HR Senior Case Advisor

HR Senior Case Advisor

Posted 1 week ago by Wiltshire Council

£40,476 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Trowbridge, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The HR Senior Case Advisor role at Wiltshire Council involves providing expert HR advice and support to schools, focusing on employee relations issues. The position requires a proactive approach to interpreting employment law and internal policies, with responsibilities including mentoring staff and liaising with legal teams. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 5 qualification and extensive experience in HR, particularly within local government. This is a temporary position for 12 months, aimed at enhancing decision-making and compliance in HR management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide professional HR advice and expertise to managers and schools.
  • Interpret employment law and internal policies to resolve employee relations issues.
  • Advise Headteachers on complex employee relations matters.
  • Support council changes and liaise with legal teams.
  • Mentor staff and communicate policy changes effectively.
  • Engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance with employment laws.

Key Skills:

  • CIPD Level 5 intermediate certificate in Human Resources.
  • Extensive workforce experience in HR.
  • In-depth knowledge of employment law and local government practices.
  • Strong influencing and relationship-building skills.
  • Able to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Salary (Rate): £40,476 yearly

City: Trowbridge

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: HR

Detailed Description From Employer:

Salary: £38,626 - £40,476
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: 12 months
Interview date: Wednesday 23 July 2025
HR&OD – Shaping our Vision and Workforce
Join our HR case management team and play a pivotal role in addressing and resolving employee relations issues! Our HR case management teams are dedicated to providing professional HR advice and expertise to managers and schools, using a proactive approach to interpret employment law and internal policies. As a Senior HR Case Adviser within the Schools HR Advisory team, your goal will be to expedite decision-making and resolve cases efficiently, benefiting senior management teams within schools. You will provide expert advice to Headteachers on complex employee relations, support council changes, liaise with legal teams, mentor staff, communicate policy changes, and engage with stakeholders to ensure effective HR management and compliance with employment laws. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a CIPD Level 5 intermediate certificate in Human Resources, extensive workforce experience, and in-depth knowledge of employment law and local government practices. If you have a talent for influencing others, building relationships, and thriving in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!
Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. For more details, contact Helen Strong, HR Case Management Team Manager, at Helen.strong@wiltshire.gov.uk. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer
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