The HR Advisor will operate within a business partnering model to provide high-quality, professional HR advice and support to front-line managers across the organisation. The role is responsible for guiding managers through a wide range of employment mattersâincluding casework, change management, employee relations, and organizational developmentâwhile ensuring all actions align with employment legislation, council policies, and best practice. By understanding service needs, the HR Advisor will assess risks, support effective decision-making, and coach managers to strengthen their people-management capability.
Responsibilities
Provide consistent, accurate HR advice and guidance on a wide range of employment matters, offering clear options and associated risks to support informed, business-led decisions.
Use sound professional judgment to present creative solutions aligned with policy, legislation, and operational needs.
Support and coach managers through disciplinary, grievance, ill-health, performance management, redundancy, and restructuring processes.
Ensure timely and appropriate handling of all ER cases within agreed frameworks.
Liaise with trade unions to maintain positive employee relations.
Support safeguarding practices by advising managers on disclosure policies and DBS processes.
Requirements
Essential Experience Required
Must have local government experience.
Demonstrable HR experience across employee relations, performance, grievance, disciplinary, redundancy, and change management.
Experience providing professional HR guidance to managers.
Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.
Essential Qualifications Required
Degree level qualification or equivalent.
Part or full CIPD qualification (NVQ Level 3 in Personnel or higher).
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