HR Consultant - People Policy Governance

CEMP; East Devon; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in East Devon is seeking a Human Resources Consultant to lead on HR policy development within the People Policy Governance team. The role includes managing projects focused on reward and recognition, requiring CIPD qualification and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and generous benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discounts programme

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in HR or equivalent experience.
• Experience in policy development and project management.
• Knowledge of employment terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of HR policies.
• Manage reward and recognition projects.
• Model changes and apply tax knowledge in a work context.
• Lead a small team of HR Advisors.
• Consult with Trade Unions on employment terms.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Policy development

Understanding of employment law

Intermediate to expert Excel capability

Education

CIPD level 5 or above

Job description

Overview

Human Resources Consultant People Policy Governance | 9022 | Fixed Term Contract for Two Years 37 hours per week | £43,822 to £48,227 per annum | (Grade K) | County Hall, Norwich

We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Consultant to join the People Policy Governance team to lead on the development and implementation of HR policy, activity and projects in support of the People Management Strategy and legislative requirements. This is one of two HR Consultant vacancies in the People Policy Governance team, which are being advertised separately. The other role will work across all areas - including policy, as well as reward and recognition. This role will primarily be focused within the reward and recognition area/specialism, although will also be required to work across all areas of the People Policy Governance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development and implementation of HR policy, activity and projects in support of the People Management Strategy and legislative requirements.
• Work within the reward and recognition area (primary focus) while contributing across all areas of the People Policy Governance team.
• Model and cost high level changes; apply understanding of tax rules relating to pay and employment (including salary sacrifice schemes); demonstrate intermediate to expert Excel capability in a work environment.
• Develop, manage and implement project plans in accordance with NCC governance and best practice standards; proactively identify improvements and recommendations.
• Report to the HR Manager People Policy Governance and lead a small team of HR Advisors and/or Officers.
• Demonstrate professional qualification (CIPD level 5 or above) or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills; experience of policy development, project management, reward and recognition, and up-to-date employment law knowledge.
• Understand the complexities and implications of different employment terms and conditions; lead discussions and consultations with relevant Trade Unions.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified (CIPD level 5 or above) or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Excellent communication skills; experience of policy development, project management and up-to-date employment law knowledge.
• Good understanding of employment terms and conditions and ability to engage with Trade Unions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working dependant on your job role and business need
• Norfolk Rewards employee discounts programme
• Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• Advance of expenses for work travel
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants pensions
• Tax efficient pension enhancements and bike schemes
• Access to tax-efficient car lease scheme for greener travel (subject to eligibility)
• Referral incentive for hard-to-fill roles

Additional information

• Before applying, read the full Job Description and Person Specification to demonstrate you meet the criteria. Terms and Conditions information is available here.
• Current Norfolk County Council employees can apply via myOracle using their @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.
• Redeployment closing date: Monday 29th September 2025 at 23:59.
• All other applicants closing date: Monday 6th October 2025 at 23:59.

Contact: Hayley Sendall, HR Manager People Policy Governance.