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Job Title: HR Advisor
Grade: J £39,513- £43,693 per year (pay award pending) - in line with our policies, all new appointments start at the minimum grade point
Directorate: Chief Executives
Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Council House/Hybrid Working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of HR Advisor within the Strategic HR team.
Do you want to be challenged, inspired and deliver real impact? If so, read on.
We are looking for an individual who can quickly integrate into our team and offer either a broad range of HR experience and knowledge or specific HR skills. You will join a well-established, committed, and friendly team dedicated to developing and supporting modern and creative HR activities.
The role is diverse and crucial to the successful delivery of our HR strategy. In return, you will have opportunities to grow and develop, supporting the HR Lead and Strategic HR Manager in fostering a positive culture and practice.
This role requires strategic thinking, exceptional analytical skills, a business partnering approach, and the ability to develop diverse and inclusive HR policies and strategies. You will apply these when advising service areas.
You must manage a busy workload, adapt to changing priorities, and respond swiftly to legislative changes and environmental shifts. A good understanding of employment law and the ability to apply it in policy development and advising managers is essential. You should be able to write clearly and concisely and be proficient with Microsoft Office.
Absorbing and translating qualitative and quantitative data/metrics into meaningful insights is a key skill. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills are required, including managing relationships with senior managers and trade union colleagues. You will also contribute to business development, system improvements, and process initiatives.
We seek candidates with proven experience working in a Trade Union environment and holding a Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience. You should be an experienced HR professional passionate about policy development, coaching managers, and positively impacting the organization. Experience with local government terms and conditions or school/academy HR is desirable but not mandatory.
Please note that redeployment to suitable roles will be prioritized where staff are 'at risk' of redundancy.
Who We Are
At Derby City Council, we deliver nearly 250 services to citizens and businesses in the Midlands. We prioritize people and have a strong record of recruiting and developing talented individuals through varied career opportunities.
What We Offer
Join us and enjoy:
* Flexible work/life balance scheme
* Hybrid working
* Modern office environment
* Professional development & career growth opportunities
* 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 after 5 years), plus bank holidays
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
* Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
* Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
* Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
* Access to Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled, Carers, BAME
* Support for colleagues who are carers
Next Steps
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit an application.
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