HR Improvement Assistant Adviser (8695)

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking an Improvement Assistant Adviser in Norwich. This role focuses on enhancing HR processes through technology, particularly using Power Automate and Power BI. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in systems management and excellent ICT skills. You will drive improvements, resolve queries regarding systems, and maintain accurate records while collaborating with various departments. Competitive salary and generous benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee discounts programme

Qualifications

• Strong background in systems management required.
• Passion for process improvement essential.
• Excellent ICT skills, including Power Automate and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR service by improving existing processes using Power Automate.
• Deliver insightful reports through Power BI.
• Provide expert advice on systems, including SharePoint.
• Conduct research and support complex projects.

Skills

Power Automate

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Systems management

Problem-solving

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

HR Improvement Assistant Adviser | 8965 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £31,537 - £33,699 per annum | Scale G | Norwich

Are you passionate about leveraging technology to drive excellence? We are seeking a dynamic Improvement Assistant Adviser to join our Governance and Improvement team. In this pivotal role, you will support the HR service by improving existing processes using Power Automate and by delivering insightful reports through Power BI. Your innovative approach will streamline workflows, reduce manual tasks and the opportunity for errors and will improve overall productivity. Your expertise will help managers and employees make data-driven decisions, ensuring our processes are efficient and effective.

By collaborating with IT and other departments, you will implement cutting-edge solutions that enhance our HR systems and contribute to the continuous improvement of our service.

Your responsibilities will include providing expert advice on systems, including SharePoint, resolving queries, and maintaining accurate records. You will also support complex projects, conduct research, and establish positive relationships with stakeholders.

Your proactive attitude and problem-solving skills will be essential in challenging existing processes and driving improvements.

If you have a strong background in systems management, a passion for process improvement and excellent ICT skills, including Power Automate, Power BI and advanced Excel, we want to hear from you.

If you would like an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact Vera Rohrer - Governance and Improvement Manager on [e-mail]

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.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.
  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

Before you apply, we recommend reading 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.

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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 1st October 2025 at 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 8th October 2025 at 23:59