Senior HR Advisor (RP0148)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Welwyn Garden City seeks a Senior HR Advisor to provide comprehensive HR services and support managers in employee relations. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified with significant experience in HR. Benefits include flexible working, generous annual leave, and a local government pension scheme. Applications close on 12 October 2025.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing events

Cycle to work scheme

Discount for local sports provider

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience advising managers on complex employee relations matters.
• Understanding of employment law and local government services.
• Ability to produce accurate HR reports and data insights.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of a comprehensive HR service.
• Upskill and coach managers through HR processes.
• Produce reports and analyze key HR data.

Skills

HR processes expertise

Employee relations

Data analysis

Organizational skills

CIPD qualified (Level 5)

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above)

Job description

Senior HR Advisor(RP0148)Starting salary £46,376 with progression to £49,608 through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)37 hours per week (hybrid working)In this Senior HR Advisor role, you’llsupport the provision of a professional and comprehensive Human Resources service to meet the strategic aims and objectives of the Council.You’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of a number of people related projects across the Council. On a day-to-day basis, you will upskill, coach, and support Managers through HR processes focusing on capability, building and consistency. You will offer expert guidance on matters related to resourcing, employee relations, retention, employee engagement and wellbeing.You’ll produce reports and provide analysis of key HR data for management, committees and for external bodies. You’ll lead on the development and continuous improvement of policies, templates and procedures to ensure that the HR service responds to legislative and technical changes and develop and maintain up to date policies and procedures. You will roll out and embed HR policies and procedures, ensuring understanding and adoption across all levels.You’ll deputise for the Human Resources and Organisational Development Manager, including the provision of advice on the full range of HR issues for senior managers.You will have experience of and understanding of local government services but other experience in similar fields will be considered. We’re looking for someone CIPD qualified at level 5 or above with significant experience advising managers on complex employee relations matters, and a sound understanding of employment law and the statutory local government service environment. You’ll have the ability to manipulate databases with accuracy and produce accurate data and insights to identify trends to support the development of the organisation. You’ll be highly organised with the ability to manage varied workload to a high standard and tight deadlines and support others to do the same.We offer an attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, with close transport links and amenities. We offer flexible working for that work life balance, health and wellbeing events, cycle to work scheme and a discount for a local sport provider. We provide generous annual leave and the local government pension scheme. We have a training and development programme that we help you learn the skills that matter.Our full list of benefits can be found hereMy Rewards – CareersOurCOREvalues guide everything we do –Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent.If this role sounds perfect for you, then why not apply!We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK.Closing date for applications is 12 October 2025.Remote assessment will be held on 15 October 2025.Interviews will be held on 3 November 2025.

**Keywords**

Welwyn Hatfield, local government, human resources, employee relations, legislation, employment law, policies, procedures, data, CIPD, Hertfordshire