Hybrid HR Advisor: Employee Relations & Policy

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Training opportunities

LG Pension

Family friendly policies

Employee discounts

Wellbeing programme

Annual leave 29 days

Job summary

West Berkshire Council is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our Human Resources Service. You will deliver comprehensive HR support across services, handling employee relations, recruitment, performance management and policy development.

The role offers hybrid working with 40% in the office, access to training and development, a generous Local Government pension, family friendly policies, and an extensive annual leave entitlement.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of HR best practices and employment legislation.
• Experience in providing HR advice to managers and staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• CIPD qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support and guidance to managers and employees.
• Handle employee relations, recruitment and selection, and performance management.
• Contribute to policy development and implementation.
• Support workforce planning and training initiatives.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance management

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Time management

Communication skills

Education

CIPD qualification (advantageous)

Job description

West Berkshire Council is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our Human Resources Service. You will deliver comprehensive HR support across services, handling employee relations, recruitment, performance management and policy development.

The role offers hybrid working with 40% in the office, access to training and development, a generous Local Government pension, family friendly policies, and an extensive annual leave entitlement.