Human Resources Advisor

Post Ref: CC357

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our Human Resources (HR) Advisory Team to contribute to the provision of a high-quality HR service. You will provide professional HR advice, support and guidance to managers, employees and external customers including schools on a wide range of individual or collective HR matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on change programmes, projects and working groups providing appropriate HR advisory input throughout, this may include restructures, redundancy and TUPE transfers.
• Ensuring compliance with organisational HR policies and procedures, best practice and legal requirements.
• Using workforce data and analytics to support service areas and external customers to help inform effective business planning.
• Provide professional advice, support and training on a wide range of HR and employment matters. Facilitate the design and delivery of workshops.
• Effectively support managers with casework which may be complex including disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness absence.

The role would suit a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills underpinned by strong advisory, relationship management and organisational understanding capabilities. You must have good judgment and be confident in advising on employee relations and policy and procedures.

You will be a Graduate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or hold an equivalent HR related qualification, or have significant demonstrable experience as an operational HR Advisor within a multi-functional, unionised organisation. Previous experience advising in Schools/Knowledge of Teacher terms and conditions is desirable.

Closing Date: 6th April 2025
Interview Date: 29th April 2025

We may utilise digital interview methods.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.