Senior HR Advisor - HC622347

Hampshire County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join their Policy and Reward team. The role involves leading HR policy projects and contributing to reward initiatives while working in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in a policy and reward role, a CIPD Level 7 qualification, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. This position allows for flexible working with a minimum of 15 hours per week commitment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Minimum 25 days annual leave

Attractive pension scheme

Interest free travel loans

Access to gym facilities

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Experience leading policy and reward related projects.
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation.
• Ability to constructively challenge and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead on various policy and reward projects.
• Contribute to people services reward related projects.
• Implement HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience in policy and reward

Knowledge of IT systems

Reporting and analytical skills

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Educated to QCF Level 6

Tools

SAP

Job description

Advert Text

Work Location: Strategic Headquarters, Eastleigh (with Hybrid Working available)

Hours per week: 15 hours per week (this must include Friday as a working day)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 12 October 2025 at 23:59 hours

Interviews: CVF based interviews will be held week commencing 10 November 2025.

Please note that due to the timescales for recruitment to this role, this is a fixed interview date and candidates that are selected for interview will need to be able to attend on this date.

The Role

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is seeking an HR professional to join our People and Development function as a Senior HR Advisor within the Policy and Reward team, on a permanent contract, for 15 hours per week.

Reporting to the People Services Manager (Policy and Reward team), you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment contributing to people services reward related projects and implementing HR policies, procedures and guidance that support the Constabulary’s strategies and priorities.

By developing a thorough understanding of the organisation and with an ability to effectively contribute to policy and reward related projects, you will lead on a variety of projects, engaging with key stakeholders; ensuring outcomes are delivered in a timely manner and in line with organisational priorities, policy and legislative requirements.

Effective communication skills, previous experience in a policy and reward related role and of leading on policy and reward related projects, knowledge of IT systems including SAP, and reporting and analytical skills are also desirable.

You will need to be educated to QCF Level 6 or have work experience deemed to have brought the post holder to a comparable level.

You will also need to possess a Level 7 CIPD qualification or have equivalent experience to MCIPD level.

All role holders will need to undergo and maintain appropriate vetting in order to carry out the full duties of the role.

Whilst the role is contractually based at HIOWC’s Strategic Headquarters in Eastleigh, hybrid working will be available to those joining the team.

Applicants must also be aware that there will be a requirement to travel to policing sites within Hampshire and Isle of Wight as required.

Generalist HR experience in a policy & reward role.

Ability to develop and maintain relationships with managers and the workforce with staff at all levels and an ability to constructively challenge and resolve problems accordingly.

Understanding and working knowledge of relevant UK employment legislation.

Essential Qualifications

Educated to QCF Level 6 OR work experience deemed to have brought the potholder to a comparable level.

CIPD graduate (Level 7 Advanced Certificate in Human Resources) or equivalent HR experience deemed to have brought the role holder to a comparable level.

This is a challenging and rewarding role. We offer continued support and professional development opportunities, as well as a competitive benefits package, including:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Hybrid Working
• Minimum 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years’ service (pro rata for part time hours)
• An attractive contributory pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Access to Tax-Free Childcare Scheme
• Interest free travel loans and discounts i.e. Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to Hampshire Police Leisure and Sport
• Gym facilities across a number of police sites as well as dual gym services with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service in a number of co-located building including Strategic Headquarters, Eastleigh
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• Extensive wellbeing offer and welfare support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to staff network groups
• Family friendly policies
• Free parking on site (and overflow parking)
• Commitment to enhancing development, career progression and CPD of People and Development Services staff
• Reward and recognition through HIOWC framework.

Contact details for an informal discussion

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: [e-mail]

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.