Description Suffolk County Council Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid working Salary: £34,434 - £40,777per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 hours per week - flexible working options available Contract: Permanent Make a real impact in a team that values your expertise. Join our experienced and supportive HR Advice Team at Suffolk County Council, where your skills in employee relations will help shape a positive working environment across the organisation. As an HR Advisor, you will be a trusted partner to managers, employees, and trade union colleagues, providing expert guidance and hands-on support across a wide range of complex cases. What you will be doing Lead on a diverse portfolio of employee relations cases including absence, capability, disciplinary, and grievance. Provide clear, confident advice that balances legal compliance, best practice, and business needs. Coach and empower managers to handle people issues effectively and confidently. Develop and support training that builds manager capability and confidence in dealing with HR matters. Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR policies and processes, ensuring they remain current and effective. What we’re looking for Proven experience of managing a range of employee relations cases. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess risk and influence outcomes. A collaborative approach to working with managers, HR colleagues, and trade union representatives. Passion for employment law and a proactive mindset for staying up to date with legislative changes. Confidence in coaching others and delivering training. Flexibility and adaptability to support the wider HR service and adapt to changing priorities. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Why join us? It’s an opportunity to: deepen your expertise in employee relations develop your coaching and training skills influence how managers handle HR challenges be part of a modern, flexible council that values collaboration, development, and making a difference for Suffolk. The team We are a dynamic team where collaboration and mutual support are at our core. We foster an environment of independence and trust, empowering each team member to take ownership of their work while knowing they can always tap into the wealth of experience and guidance from our supportive manager and colleagues. We work in a hybrid way with office days usually on a Tuesday and Thursday. Empowering Everyone We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. For more information Please contact Carly Patten (she/her) or Daisy Rea (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them at: Carly 01473 260249 or: carly.patten@suffolk.gov.uk Daisy 01473 260063 or: daisy.rea@suffolk.gov.uk How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template. 1. Describe a time when you managed a complex employee relations case. What steps did you take to reach a resolution, and what was the outcome? 2. How have you supported managers to develop their own employee relations capabilities? Can you share an example of coaching or training you provided? 3. Tell us about a time when you had to manage your workload and help others prioritise tasks to meet deadlines during a busy period of casework. How did you ensure quality and timeliness? Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details). Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing: recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date: 11.30 pm, 12 October 2025. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. LI-Hybrid