Senior HR Advisor 

• Contract: 3 months ongoing (may lead to a long-term role)
• Location: Hybrid (approximately 1 day per week in office)
• Salary: £42 per hour via Umbrella (inside IR35)

We are seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join our proactive and efficient HR team. Reporting to the HR Services Manager, this role is crucial in providing comprehensive HR services, supporting the execution of HR policies, procedures, and systems, and aiding in the delivery of HR interventions linked to our organisational priorities. This position specifically supports the children's directorate of the local authority and requires strong expertise in ER case management.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide comprehensive and effective HR advice and support across the Council, collaborating with other HR and Organisational Development team members.
• Assist in the development and production of corporate/directorate policy and procedures that support the corporate/operational HR strategies, focusing on performance management and organisational change.
• Produce high-quality written and statistical reports for senior managers and elected members.
• Develop, discuss, and refine draft HR policies and procedures, leading the consultation/negotiation process as necessary.
• Lead projects to successful completion and contribute to the development of complex briefing and training materials.
• Deliver training sessions to senior management and elected members.
• Offer robust advice and guidance to senior managers 
• Support managers in addressing and resolving unprecedented cases, ensuring investigatory procedures are managed within appropriate timescales.
• Coach managers through the investigation process and equip them to carry out staff management responsibilities effectively, especially in performance management, absence, and conduct.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• CIPD qualified (Level 5 Diploma in HR Management) or equivalent qualification at HR Adviser level, or have work experience demonstrating a similar level of attainment.
• Extensive HR experience (generalist or specialist) gained in a large, complex organisation with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues and client users.
• Proven ability to collaborate with customers to identify needs and resolve issues without service disruption.
• Good knowledge of legislation and best practice affecting employment, including the Employment Rights Act, the Equality Act, Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, Trade Union and Labour Relations Act, ACAS Codes of Practice, etc.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to contribute to significant organisational changes within a local authority setting.