HR Improvement Adviser (8111)

Adult Learning; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

An established public sector organization is seeking a proactive HR Improvement Adviser to enhance HR processes through innovative technology. This role involves leveraging Microsoft Power BI for insightful reporting and Power Automate for process automation. You will collaborate with HR managers to implement improvements that drive efficiencies and enhance customer service. Join a dynamic Strategy and Transformation Department where your expertise in data analysis and HR systems management will play a vital role in delivering a first-class service. If you are passionate about making a difference in HR, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Strong background in HR systems management and process improvement.
• Expertise in using Microsoft Power BI and Power Automate.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of HR Governance and Improvement plan.
• Champion process improvements and streamline HR processes.

Skills

Microsoft Power BI

Power Automate

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

HR Systems Management

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

HR Improvement Adviser (8111) | Permanent contract | 22.2 hours per week (Wednesday – Friday) | £34,834 to £36,648 per annum/pro rata | (Grade I) | County Hall, Norwich

Are you passionate about leveraging technology to drive transformational change in HR processes? We are looking for a proactive and innovative individual who excels in using Microsoft’s Power BI for insightful reporting and Power Automate for seamless process automation.

In this role, you will lead the operational delivery of our HR Governance and Improvement plan, working closely with HR team managers and their teams to develop and embed process improvements that enhance customer service, drive efficiencies, and achieve budget savings. Your expertise in Power BI will be crucial in analysing and interpreting data to identify trends and issues, providing managers with clear, actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.

As an HR Adviser – Governance & Improvement, you will champion process improvement through your expertise in MS Power Automate and SharePoint. By streamlining HR processes and implementing sustainable efficiencies, you will ensure our systems are robust, user-friendly, and aligned with organisational goals. Your ability to utilise technology to create system improvements is essential to successfully delivering a first-class continuous improvement service within the challenges of a large, complex public sector organisation.

If you are a forward-thinking professional with a strong background in HR systems management, process improvement, and data analysis, this could be the perfect opportunity you have been looking for.

Join our dynamic Strategy and Transformation Department and play a pivotal role in enhancing our HR offer to our customers.

For an informal conversation about the role and the requirements, please contact Vera Rohrer, Governance and Improvement Manager, or Katherine Rice, HR Improvement Adviser.

Benefits of working for Norfolk County Council:

• 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 – depending on your role and business needs
• Financial benefits such as:
• ‘Norfolk Rewards’ employee discounts on groceries, clothes, holidays, technology, gym memberships, cinema trips, and days out
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• Travel expense advances for work-related travel
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, life assurance, death-in-service payments, and dependants’ pensions
• Tax-efficient options for extra pension contributions and cycling schemes
• Access to a tax-efficient car lease scheme for greener travel, subject to eligibility
• A referral bonus for referring someone to a hard-to-fill role

Before applying, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to demonstrate how you meet the criteria. Additional information on our Terms and Conditions is available here.

Existing Norfolk County Council employees can view and apply for vacancies via myOracle using their @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email addresses.

Redeployment closing date: Monday 5 May 2025 23:59

Application closing date: Friday 16 May 23:59

Interviews scheduled for w/c 2nd June 2025