HR Advisor

Ipswich - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Suffolk County Council
Address: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid working
Salary: 34434 - 40777per 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 were 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 theJob and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Why join us

Its 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 or:

Daisy or:

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 asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting 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:or calling. 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

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

DescriptionSuffolk County CouncilAddress: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid workingSalary: 34434 - 40777per annum (pro rata for part time)Hours: 37 hours per week -flexible working options availableContract: PermanentMake a real impact in a team that values your expertise.Join our experienced...