As a HR Advisor, you'll provide expert guidance across the organisation, handling everything from complex employee relations cases to strategic policy development. You'll also:

• Lead on employee relations matters, providing authoritative advice to managers and staff
• Drive best practice in people management across the Council
• Develop innovative solutions for absence management and employee wellbeing
• Handle family-friendly policies and flexible working requests
• Contribute to the modernisation of HR policies and procedures
• Leverage HR analytics to inform decision-making and strategy
  
  CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent (essential)
• Proven experience as an HR Advisor
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and its practical application
• Strong relationship-building skills and stakeholder management ability
• Experience in change management and organisational development
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and professional credibility
  
  Are you ready to be at the heart of transformational change in local government? As Wyre Forest District Council navigates through significant regional devolution and reorganisation, we're seeking an experienced HR Advisor to help steer our workforce through this pivotal period of change.
The Opportunity Working in a hybrid arrangement, you'll join a dynamic HR team that's central to our Council's success. You'll play a crucial role in both supporting our day-to-day operations and helping to shape our future through the delivery of our People and Organisation Development Strategy. Why Join Us Now?
• Be part of a historic transformation in local government
• Shape HR policies and practices during a period of significant change
• Enjoy genuine work-life balance with hybrid working
• Join a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth
• Make a real difference to public service delivery in your community, Whatever your role within Wyre Forest District Council, every day you will be working to benefit people living in the area. The District is a mix of urban rural, market and riverside town communities covering 195 square kilometres. The three main towns of Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport-on-Severn and several surrounding villages including Arley, Rock, Chaddesley Corbett and Wolverley make up the district. Over 100,000 people live here and you can help shape our district's future as part of our circa 350 strong workforce that strives to make a difference in making sure the services we offer meet the aspirations and needs of our local community., To find out more about Wyre Forest District Council, or the area we serve please visit our website at www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk, 'Like' us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WyreForest/ or follow us on Twitter @WyreForestDC.
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• Salary: £33,854 - £36,638 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Two-year fixed term
• Location: Hybrid working
• Additional benefits include local government pension scheme and flexible working arrangements, We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive. We believe in rewarding employees and working for us has some great benefits. We focus on supporting your physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. You can expect to enjoy a range of learning and development opportunities designed to enhance you in your role. Our excellent benefits also include a competitive salary and pension scheme, favourable holiday entitlements and flexible working options.
We are dedicated to enabling each individual to be the best that they can be, and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer and hold the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze award. If you have ambition for yourself and this district, thrive on challenges and getting results, share our values and strive to make others feel valued, then we want to hear from you., Our vision is underpinned by the following values which lie at the heart of everything we do:
• We are working together
• We are fair
• We are dependable
• We put communities first
Our Priorities: Our priorities represent what we want to achieve for the social, economic and environmental well-being of the district, they are:
• Economic growth and regeneration
• Securing financial sustainability for services the local communities value
• A clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit