HR Advisor - Fixed TermThis is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Job Title: HR AdvisorJob Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 4th Floor Salary: £37,280 - £47,181 per annum, (career grade progression) Hours per Week: Please refer belowContract Type: Fixed Term Duration: One year Closing Date: 16/12/2025 Job Requisition Number: 13086 Positions open to job share About the RolesWe are seeking experienced and proactive HR Advisers to join our HR team on fixed-term contracts. We have three exciting opportunities available: 12-month Fixed Term – Pay & Reward (Secondment Cover) - 37 Hours per week12-month Fixed Term – Employee Relations (Secondment Cover) - 37 Hours per week9-month Fixed Term – Pay & Reward (Absence Cover) - 26 Hours per week (pro rata) These roles offer an excellent opportunity to contribute to strategic HR initiatives and deliver significant value across our diverse workforce. This is a career grade position at Grade 8/9. Your starting salary will be determined by relevant experience and qualifications. We welcome applications from candidates who meet either the Grade 8 or Grade 9 criteria within the role profile. Key ResponsibilitiesPay & RewardLead and support pay and reward initiatives that align with organisational objectives and industry best practiceDevelop, review, and implement HR policies to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiencyManage consultation processes with key stakeholders including trade unions and employee groupsProvide expert guidance on employment terms and conditions across multiple frameworks including Soulbury, Teachers, Green Book, and Grey BookEnsure HR procedures comply with current employment legislation and sector-specific guidanceSupport job evaluation processes and grading reviewsContribute to strategic workforce planning and reward benchmarking activities Employee RelationsLead and support organisational change management projects, including restructures, service redesigns, and transformation initiativesManage TUPE transfers and provide expert advice on complex transfer situationsFacilitate consultation processes with trade unions and staff representatives on change programmesDevelop and implement change management strategies that minimise disruption and support staff wellbeingProvide guidance on restructuring processes, including redundancy, redeployment, and ring-fencing arrangementsHandle complex employee relations casework (approximately 10% of the role), including disciplinary, grievance, and capability mattersEnsure organisational change complies with employment legislation and best practiceSupport managers through change processes with coaching, guidance, and practical tools About YouEssential Requirements For Pay & Reward:Experience in pay and reward practices and policy developmentProven track record in leading consultations with trade unions and stakeholder groupsKnowledge of local government pay frameworks (Green Book, Grey Book, Soulbury, Teachers)Experience in job evaluation and grading processes For Employee Relations:Significant experience in organisational change management, including restructures and TUPE transfersProven ability to manage complex change programmes from inception to completionExperience in consultation processes, ideally working with trade unionsSound understanding of employment law relating to organisational change, redundancy, and TUPE All Roles:Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practicesCIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experienceExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to manage complex projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environmentConfident in providing professional advice and challenge to senior stakeholders About UsFor all your hard work, you will receive the following:Flexible and agile working opportunities25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous serviceAn option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your familyCareer development and qualification opportunitiesSupportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervisionLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice foremployees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.An in-house Occupational Health serviceEmployee discount schemeCycle to Work schemeGloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network How to applyIf you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please express an interest in this position by submitting a CV today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. Due to volume of applications anticipated, unfortunately no feedback will be provided for those applicants not invited for interview. Please ensure you clearly state within your personal statement which position you are wishing to apply for. If you have the skills, experience, and passion to make a positive difference, we'd love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about these roles, please contact: Pay & Reward roles: Suzanne Salter, HR Professional Lead for Pay, Reward and PolicyEmail: suzanne.salter@gloucestershire.gov.uk Employee Relations role: James Bird, HR Professional Lead for Employee RelationsEmail: james.bird@gloucestershire.gov.uk Additional InformationTo access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- HR Advisor - Job Profile The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.