Winchester-based Senior HR Adviser — Policy & Reward

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council invites applications for a Senior HR Adviser based in Winchester within the Policy and Reward team. The role focuses on developing HR policies, guiding pay processes and ensuring legally compliant decisions across the organisation.

You will work with HR Partners and Employment Law colleagues to deliver clear guidance, manage a varied workload, and support managers. Interviews are in-person in Winchester.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR and policy/guidance development.
• Strong understanding of employment law and its application.
• Ability to write clear, user-friendly HR policies and guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple HR projects across schools and directorates with timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain policies and guidance to support managers and staff.
• Demonstrate strong organisation, time management and self‑driven project management.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Policy writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Hampshire County Council invites applications for a Senior HR Adviser based in Winchester within the Policy and Reward team. The role focuses on developing HR policies, guiding pay processes and ensuring legally compliant decisions across the organisation.

You will work with HR Partners and Employment Law colleagues to deliver clear guidance, manage a varied workload, and support managers. Interviews are in-person in Winchester.