Senior HR Advisor - On-site 2 days/wk (Public Sector)

Essex County Council; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the UK is seeking a Senior HR Advisor for a temporary two-month contract. The role involves providing first-line HR advice, supporting employee relations, and maintaining staff records. Ideal candidates will be CIPD qualified at Level 5 and have strong knowledge of UK employment law. The position offers a chance to work within a friendly HR department while being part of a unique district that balances coastal living with easy access to London.

Qualifications

• Ideally CIPD qualified at Level 5 (or working towards) and have public sector work experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert first-line HR advice on employee relations cases.
• Build credibility and trust across organizational levels.
• Support recruitment and selection processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data management

Change management

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

Job description

A local government organization in the UK is seeking a Senior HR Advisor for a temporary two-month contract. The role involves providing first-line HR advice, supporting employee relations, and maintaining staff records. Ideal candidates will be CIPD qualified at Level 5 and have strong knowledge of UK employment law. The position offers a chance to work within a friendly HR department while being part of a unique district that balances coastal living with easy access to London.