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Salary: £39,152 - £44,075 per annum
Type of vacancy: Fixed Term
Work pattern: Full Time
Duration (Months): 6
Hours per week: 37
Work Base: County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
Competency Framework: Tier 7b
Number of posts: 1
Interview date: week commencing 17 November 2025
Closing Date: 02 November 2025 23:55
We have an excellent opportunity for an HR practitioner to join a collaborative and friendly team providing HR support for the authority’s managers, schools, employees and external customers. The position is ideal for someone seeking a supportive working environment that will allow them to broaden their experience to build and establish a career in HR. The role will see you deliver effective people solutions in line with customer needs and our People Strategy. You will support the review, development, and implementation of HR strategy and policy, including workforce design and provide high level specialist advice in respect of employee relations issues, including casework and associated activity.
What We Are Looking For
* Has a minimum of three years’ experience in providing HR support and advice and guidance to include extensive experience of the full range of complex casework.
* Relevant HR qualification or working towards MCIPD or equivalent.
* Has experience of delivering HR services within a large complex organisation, preferably local government/public sector.
* Has the ability to present reasoned arguments in relation to complex casework or organisational change matters and experience of working positively and constructively with the recognised trade unions.
* Be able to support with the review, development and implementation of HR strategy and policy including workforce planning and effectively deliver training.
What does the day to day look like?
* Working within a Hybrid model but office base at County Hall, West Bridgford.
* Providing general HR support and advice by working as part of the teams HR Help Desk to resolve initial queries.
* Working in conjunction with HR colleagues on a broad range of HR casework with a pragmatic and flexible approach.
What we can offer you
* Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
* 27 days annual leave + bank holidays increasing to 32 after service qualification are met.
* Option to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
* A number of salary‑sacrifice schemes including a cycle to work scheme, purchasing of additional annual leave, Eco‑Friendly Lease Car Scheme.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Access to excellent Local Authority pension scheme.
More information on Nottinghamshire County Council can be found on our public website.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Richardson at michelle.richardson@nottscc.gov.uk or Andy Wilson at andy.wilson@nottscc.gov.uk.
This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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