HR Consultant - People Policy Governance (9022)

Norfolk County Council; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an HR Consultant to lead the development and implementation of HR policies, primarily focusing on reward and recognition. The ideal candidate will possess a CIPD Level 5 qualification and strong communication skills. This full-time, fixed term role in Norwich offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including flexible working options and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Health and Wellbeing services

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Good understanding of employment terms and conditions complexities.
• Experience in policy development and HR project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project plans in accordance with governance standards.
• Lead on HR policy development and implementation.
• Work closely with HR colleagues and lead consultations with Trade Unions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Intermediate to expert level Excel

Up-to-date knowledge of employment law

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

HR 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. 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 it will also be required to work across all areas of the People Policy Governance team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and implement project plans in accordance with NCC governance and best practice standards.
• Proactively identify improvements and recommendations.
• Lead on the development and implementation of HR policy, activity and projects in support of the People Management Strategy and legislative requirements.
• Model and cost high level changes; understand tax rules relating to pay and employment (including salary sacrifice schemes).
• Apply Excel at intermediate to expert level in work environments for data analysis and modelling.
• Provide policy development, project management, and reward and recognition leadership, with up-to-date employment law knowledge.
• Work closely with HR colleagues and other key stakeholders; lead discussions and consultations with relevant Trade Unions.
• Report to the HR Manager – People Policy Governance and lead a small team of HR Advisors and/or Officers.

Qualifications and Skills

• Professionally qualified (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development level 5 or above) or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Excellent communication skills and a good understanding of the complexities and implications of different employment terms and conditions.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law, policy development, and reward and recognition.

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 – dependent on job role and business need
• Financial benefits such as Norfolk Rewards discounts programme
• Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable) and travel-related expense advances
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, life assurance, and dependants’ pensions
• Tax-efficient pension enhancements and bike schemes
• Access to a tax-efficient car lease scheme for greener travel
• Referral incentive for hard-to-fill roles

Additional Information

Before you apply, please read the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Internal applicants: See and apply for vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

We would like to note that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure or redeployment.

Redeployment closing date: Monday 29th September 2025 at 23:59
All other applicants closing date: Tuesday 7th October 2025 at 23:59