What's involved with this role: Job Title: HR Advisor Ref: Redcar 5272599 Pay rate: £19.66 per hour PAYE The role: Under the guidance of the Human Resources Advisory Manager, you will provide a high quality customer focussed HR service which includes providing advice and support to managers and employees in line with organisational policies, procedures and legal requirements as well as supporting the general operation of the HR function and contributing to the development of a strategic HR function. Key responsibilities: Advise managers and staff on a wide range of employee relations issues; represent HR in disciplinary and grievance cases, offering clear, professional guidance Help research, develop, and implement HR policies; provide training and support to managers on policy application Design and deliver targeted development programmes or workshops; ensure all sessions are evaluated for impact Assist in delivering tailored training to a diverse workforce Review and advise on job descriptions and person specifications, flagging any concerns around clarity or content Evaluate NJC posts using the job evaluation system; communicate outcomes and follow through to ensure sign-off Liaise with the HR Transactions Team on key processes; attend interviews or assessment centres as needed Offer expert guidance on employment law, terms and conditions, codes of practice, and HR policies Support change management initiatives in line with council policies and procedures Stay informed on employment legislation and HR best practice to align with council priorities Uphold the Council’s data protection and data security standards in all HR activities Draft reports and briefing notes for committees, panels, appeals, and other key meetings Conduct research on HR issues as directed by the HR Advisory Manager or Senior Advisor What the client is looking for: HR qualification, ideally recognised by CIPD Substantial HR experience at operational level Substantial experience of negotiation and consultation with Trade Unions Excellent interpersonal skills and influence skills Excellent communication skills, oral, written and presentations Ability to keep up to date with changing employment legislation IT literate with a high level of ability to use information as a management resource Comprehensive understanding of Employment Legislation Comprehensive working knowledge of HR policies and procedures Comprehensive working knowledge of HR best practice and implementing change Full driving licence, or the ability to meet the travel requirements for the role How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. "XI JE Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.