Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a HR Advisor to join ourteam based in Ipswich . You will be working on a part time, permanent basis working 14.8 hours per week. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £34,834 - £41,418 per annum (pro rata).
Part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and forward-looking HR Advisor to join our HR and OD Team.
Experience in working in HR is essential, as well as a broad HR knowledge base.
About the role
The HR Advisor role will play an integral part in our generalist HR team. Reporting into the HR Partner and working alongside a second HR Advisor, this role will provide coaching, advice, and guidance to all our service areas. You will build trusted relationships with our managers, guiding them and supporting them on our people, policies, and processes. The role will support all generalist HR casework across the councils. The successful candidate will also support organisational restructures and help maintain a positive relationship with the unions.
A curious mindset is required as part of our team, ensuring you keep up to date with change and share best practice with the wider HR and OD team and across the councils.
About you
The successful candidate will have a growth mindset and will be educated to CIPD level 5 or equivalent. You will be visible to our customers and will naturally want to seek out and maintain excellent working relationships with them and HR colleagues alike to provide a world-class and efficient service. Encouraging early discussions on any people issues arising. Experience of enabling Managers to resolve their people issues simply and appropriately within the Council's policies and values. Also having the ability to manage a large caseload in a variety of areas is essential.
About us
Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits of working for us
- Great opportunities for learning and development.
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays).
- Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Wellbeing Support Program
- Employee Assist Program
- Health Care Options
Our ways of working
Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
Closing date: 5 pm, 7 August 2024.
Interview date: Week commencing 12 August 2024.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this HR Advisor role, please click 'apply'. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
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 checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.