HR Improvement Assistant Adviser (8695)

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

Job summary

A local government authority in Norwich seeks an HR Improvement Assistant Adviser to enhance HR processes through technology. This role requires excellent skills in Power Automate, Power BI, and advanced Excel. The successful candidate will improve workflows, deliver reports, and provide expert advice on systems, driving overall productivity. You will thrive in a collaborative environment with opportunities for flexible working.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Norfolk Rewards employee discounts programme

Relocation expenses

Local Government Pension Scheme

Tax efficient car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in systems management.
• Excellent ICT skills including Power Automate, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
• Proactive attitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR service by improving existing processes using Power Automate.
• Deliver insightful reports through Power BI.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to enhance HR systems.

Skills

Employee Relations

Microsoft Outlook

Office Experience

Workers' Compensation Law

Benefits Administration

HRIS

Payroll

Employment & Labor Law

ADP

Administrative Experience

Human Resources

Leadership Experience

Tools

Power Automate

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

Description

HR Improvement Assistant Adviser 8965 Permanent Contract 37 hours per week 31537 - 33699 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 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

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

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Employee Relations, Microsoft Outlook, Office Experience, Workers' Compensation Law, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Payroll, Employment & Labor Law, ADP, Administrative Experience, Human Resources, Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 31537 - 33699