HR Manager

North Yorkshire Council; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working practices

Learning and development packages

Employee discount benefits

Green car and cycle schemes

Travel loans

Health Assured – wellbeing support

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is recruiting a HR Advisory Team & Policy Lead to lead a team of HR advisors, provide expert casework guidance and shape policy using data insights. The role combines leadership, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration across payroll and recruitment to support robust, future-ready HR services.

The successful candidate will manage a small team, influence policy decisions, and contribute to the HR workforce dashboard with a focus on impact across services.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior HR casework and complex queries.
• Proven line management and coaching of a small team.
• Ability to analyse data to inform policy decisions and workforce dashboards.
• Experience collaborating across HR functions (payroll, recruitment).

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR casework to provide high-quality advice and guidance.
• Line manage and develop a small team of HR advisors.
• Develop and shape HR policies using data insights and horizon scanning.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across the council’s HR services.

Skills

HR casework

Line management

Policy data

Stakeholder management

Job description

HR Advisory Team & Policy Lead

Are you a HR expert who thrives on collaboration and driving positive change?

Do you have extensive experience in HR casework and the ability to lead and inspire a team of professionals?

Are you passionate about using data to shape policy and future-proof organisational strategies?

About the Role:

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a dynamic HR Advisory Team & Policy Lead to join our HR Advisory team. This pivotal role combines three key elements:

• HR Casework:Act as the go-to expert a team of HR professionals, ensuring high-quality advice and guidance across a wide range of casework. You will also support on more complex and senior-level HR queries and casework
• Line Management:Use your leadership skills to develop and empower a small team of HR advisors. You’ll provide coaching, support, and direction to help them grow as experts in their field.
• Policy & Data:Take a data-informed approach to policy development. You’ll analyse trends, horizon scan, and ensure our HR policies remain robust and future-ready. You will work with other leaders in our suite of HR services to further develop our HR workforce dashboard with a particular focus on the implications and impact of our HR Advisory service.

You would be joining the team at an exciting time, with challenges and changes to employment law, you would help mould and shape the future of robust policies within North Yorkshire Council.

The team sits as part of North Yorkshire Council’s high performing HR and OD Service and we are very proud to have recently won the 2025 PPMA Public Sector HR and OD Team of the Year, the PPMA Gold award as well as a recent award for HR and Payroll provider of the year from Education Today.

What you can bring:

We are looking to take on a self-motivated individual, with an in-depth knowledge of employment legislation, national policy and best practice.

In your supporting evidence, we would love to hear about:

• Proven experience in senior-level HR casework
• Evidence of successfully line managing a team
• Ability to utilise data to inform policy decisions, including research and analysis
• Experience collaborating across multiple HR functions (e.g., payroll, recruitment)
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders across the council’s varied services—from operational teams to senior leadership

The role is incredibly varied and includes all the above and much more!

Why work for us?

We are a strong performing authority, with supportive political leadership and talented teams providing the platform to have a fulfilling, challenging and successful career in a truly stunning place.

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

a local government pension scheme

• salary sacrifice schemes
• modern flexible working practices
• learning and development packages
• employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts
• green car and cycle schemes
• travel loans
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

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Contact:

For further information about this role, please contact Hannah Yeadon via email on [e-mail]

Key Dates:

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 25th October 2026
Interview date: Week Commencing 2nd November 2026