HR Advisor (RP0015)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Welwyn Garden City seeks an HR Advisor to implement HR services that support strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include providing expert guidance to management, maintaining HR data, and enhancing policies. Ideal candidates will hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification and have experience in employee relations. The position offers a salary from £41,992 to £45,089 and promotes flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working

Cycle-to-work scheme

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Training and development program

Qualifications

• Significant experience advising on complex employee relations matters.
• Sound understanding of employment law and local government.
• Ability to manage varied workload to high standards and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations and wellbeing.
• Produce and analyze HR reports for management.
• Maintain HR databases and provide insights for development.
• Develop and improve HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Expert guidance to managers

Report production and HR data analysis

HR database management

HR policy development

Strong communication skills

Organisation and workload management

Conversational English

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

HR Advisor (RP0015)

Starting salary: £41,992, progressing to £45,089 with annual increments, inclusive of fringe allowance.

37 hours per week (hybrid working in the heart of Welwyn Garden City).

About the Role

You will support the provision of a professional, comprehensive Human Resources service to meet the Council’s strategic aims and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to managers on resourcing, employee relations, retention, engagement and wellbeing.
• Produce reports and analyse key HR data for management, committees and external bodies.
• Maintain and manipulate HR databases accurately, providing insights to support organisational development.
• Develop, review and continuously improve HR policies, templates and procedures in line with legislative and technical changes.
• Contribute to the Council’s statutory local government service environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD Level 5 qualification.
• Significant experience advising managers on complex employee‑relations matters.
• Sound understanding of employment law and statutory local government service environment.
• Excellent communication, highly organised and able to manage a varied workload to high standards and tight deadlines.
• Ability to converse in accurate spoken English with the public.

Benefits

• Flexible working to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and discount for a local sport provider.
• Generous annual leave.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Training and development programme to enhance your skills.
• Work in a collaborative, open, responsible and excellent environment.

Application Details

Closing date for applications: 9 November 2025.

Remote assessment: 12 November 2025.

Face‑to‑face interviews: 17 or 19 November 2025.

We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK.