Senior HR Advisor for Change & Workforce Strategy

Hertfordshire County Council; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a Senior Human Resources Officer to partner with managers, lead organisational change and deliver innovative people solutions across services. You will provide expert HR guidance on employee relations, policy compliance and workforce planning, while coaching managers and supporting senior leaders to shape the council’s workforce strategy.

The role involves regular travel across Hertfordshire, working collaboratively with unions and stakeholders to effect

Qualifications

• Significant experience providing professional HR advice across complex employee relations.
• Experience leading organisational change programmes including restructures and TUPE.
• Strong ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decisions.
• Knowledge of employment law, HR policy and best practice.
• Experience analysing workforce data and identifying trends.
• Experience contributing to workforce planning and organisational development.
• Coaching, mentoring or supporting managers' development.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel regularly across Hertfordshire.
• CIPD qualified or substantial equivalent HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, solution-focused HR advice to managers and leaders.
• Lead and support organisational change programmes and workforce redesign.
• Develop workforce strategies with senior leaders.
• Use HR data and MI to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Support delivery of service priorities and transformation initiatives.

Skills

HR advisory

Organisational change

Stakeholder management

Workforce analytics

Workforce planning

Coaching & mentoring

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Travel required

CIPD qualification

Education

CIPD Level 5+

Job description

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a Senior Human Resources Officer to partner with managers, lead organisational change and deliver innovative people solutions across services. You will provide expert HR guidance on employee relations, policy compliance and workforce planning, while coaching managers and supporting senior leaders to shape the council’s workforce strategy.

The role involves regular travel across Hertfordshire, working collaboratively with unions and stakeholders to effect