VH7972- HR Operations Advisor

West Yorkshire Police; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Health and Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

West Yorkshire Police is seeking a customer-focused HR Operations Advisor to support the People Directorate in Leeds/Bradford. You will provide advice across HR processes, manage internal recruitment, policy queries and employment changes to support a workforce of around 13,000 officers and staff.

The role offers opportunities to work within a refreshed structure, with priority on accurate administration and timely MI.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interpret and apply HR policies and procedures.
• Experience using systems to obtain management information.
• Basic knowledge of recruitment processes and onboarding activities (Desirable).
• Working towards or holding a Level 3 CIPD qualification (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR policy queries, offering guidance and signposting to relevant procedures.
• Administrate internal recruitment processes, including pre-employment checks, contract preparation, and onboarding of internal applicants.
• Maintain accurate HR records and systems, including updates related to organisational change, maternity, and reasonable adjustments.
• Support pay-related appeals and coordinating officer/staff movements, including acting up and temporary promotions.
• Ensure all employment changes are communicated to relevant stakeholders such as payroll and local management.

Skills

HR administration

Microsoft Office

HR policies interpretation

Management information

Recruitment onboarding

CIPD Level 3 (Desirable)

Education

Level 3 CIPD qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: HR Operations Advisor
Contract: Hours: Full-time and Part-time permanent positions
Location: Leeds/Bradford
These vacancies have arisen as part of organisational change within the People Directorate, reflecting our commitment to evolving service delivery and strengthening our workforce to meet future demands. The role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a refreshed structure that supports our strategic priorities
West Yorkshire Police is seeking one customer-focused HR Operations Advisor to join its People Directorate. You will provide advice and support across a range of HR processes, ensuring accurate and timely administration of internal recruitment, policy queries, and employment changes.

As a HR Operations Advisor, you will:

• Act as the first point of contact for HR policy queries, offering guidance and signposting to relevant procedures.
• Administrate internal recruitment processes, including pre-employment checks, contract preparation, and onboarding of internal applicants.
• Maintain accurate HR records and systems, including updates related to organisational change, maternity, and reasonable adjustments.
• Support pay-related appeals and coordinating officer/staff movements, including acting up and temporary promotions.
• Ensure all employment changes are communicated to relevant stakeholders such as payroll and local management.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in HR administration and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interpret and apply HR policies and procedures.
• Previous experience of using systems to obtain management information.
• Basic knowledge of recruitment processes and onboarding activities.(Desirable)
• Working towards or holding a Level 3 CIPD qualification.(Desirable)

This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to a high-performing HR team, supporting a workforce of approximately 13,000 officers and staff across the Force.

Benefits of working for us:

• Company Pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing programmes

This vacancy will close at 23:55 hours on 27th September 2026.

The post is suitable for job share.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.