HR Advisor - Isle of Wight Council

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a part-time HR professional to provide advisory services in Newport. Responsibilities include advising managerial staff on HR issues, managing casework, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Applicants must have a CIPD level 7 qualification and relevant experience. This position offers flexible working arrangements and is fixed-term for 2 months with the potential for extension.

Benefits

32 days annual leave plus public holidays

Local Government pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR advisory and support roles.
• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle case work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advise Managers and Directors on HR-related issues.
• Support case work including disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Manage own case load of formal cases.

Skills

HR advisory skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

CIPD level 7 qualification

Job description

Contract type -Fixed-term

Hours -Part-time

Department -Central Services

Salar - yGrade 10, £36,778 to £39,522 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £24,850 to £26,704.05)

Contact -Jessica Marshall on 01983 821000 ext. 8829 [e-mail]2025_1481

Location -County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available

Closing date24 August 2025

25 hours per week

Fixed term for 2 months with the potential for an extension or future permanency

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Human Resources team supporting the delivery of an effective and efficient HR Advisory Service to Adults Social Care (and other directorates where required).

We need a proactive, experienced individual who is solution focussed and able to:

• Advise and guide Managers, Directors and Senior Leaders on HR related issues.
• Professionally support on case work includingdisciplinary, capability, sickness absence and grievance issues.
• Manage own case load of formal cases.
• Design and deliver policy related training.
• Ensure HR related policies, procedures, guidance notes, and intranet pages are maintained, and easily accessible to enable managers.
• Encourage a process of continuous improvement.
• Take a consistent approach to common issues.

You'll assist managers, employees, and the wider HR team in interpreting and applying HR policies and procedures, enabling the application of good practice.

You'll need to demonstrate skill, knowledge and experience in a HR advisory and support role and you'll need to have completed your CIPD level 7 qualification.

If you would like to join this dynamic and supportive team, we would like to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jessica Marshall, HR Manager (Central Services) on 01983 821000 ext. 8829 or [e-mail]

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

We are aDisability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;

unacceptable behaviour policy

employee code of conduct

our values, culture and inclusivity

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team [e-mail] you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone [phone] or [e-mail] applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.

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