Human Resources / Organisational Development Adviser

Grupo Digital; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in England seeks an experienced HR/OD Adviser to enhance their people agenda. The role focuses on employee relations, organisational change, and staff development. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment, flexible hours, and the chance to impact the community positively.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee well-being programme

26-34 days annual leave

50/50 blended working

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in local government operations.
• Ability to communicate with staff and councillors.
• Skill in producing concise business cases and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide ER advice and support across the Council.
• Manage casework from allocated services.
• Lead on people-related projects.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Teamwork

Job description

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37

Salary: £40,219 - £43,414, including local weighting pro rata

Job Category: Human Resources

Location: Hertford

Reference: eastherts/TP/105/78

Job Introduction

We are looking for an experienced HR/OD Adviser to join our team to support our people agenda with us.

Covering employee relations case work, organisational change, job evaluation, learning and development and much more, this role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills and networks, as well as knowing you are making a positive difference to your East Herts colleagues and ultimately the people of East Herts.

As with all councils, East Herts is facing financial challenges and the outcomes of the Local Government Review / Devolution agenda, so we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running to add to our small team as we move at pace to help the council positively move forward. If this is you, then we would love to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

• Provide day-to-day ER advice, support and guidance to managers and staff all across the Council
• Managing casework from within your allocated services
• Lead on and/or participate in a range of people related projects including restructures and supporting organisational development activities that support our People Ambition Strategy
• Helping managers think creatively about recruitment
• Support the learning and development activities of the council
  
  

About You

• You understand how local government / councils work, preferably have worked in one
• You can communicate clearly and positively with staff at all levels and councillors
• You are able to produce well researched, succinct and persuasive business cases and reports
• You are able to learn our systems and support the development of policies and processes
• Able to help coach and develop managers and staff
• You are a team player
  
  

What can we offer you?

• A stimulating and supportive work environment
• 50/50 blended working (remote / Office)
• Flexible working arrangements, including a flexi-time scheme
• 26-29 days' annual leave, rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service
• Employee well-being programme
• Free parking when you are in the office
  
  

Whilst this role is offered on a full-time basis, we are prepared to consider part-time applications no less than 0.8fte or requested for compressed working hours (subject to business need).

How To Apply

For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about East Herts Councils, please contact Elly Starling, Strategic HR and OD Lead.

Closing date: 9 June 2025 5pm.

Interviews will be held on: 18 June 2025.

So, if you believe that you can make a positive difference in East Hertfordshire as an HR and OD Adviser, please apply via the button shown.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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