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Gloucestershire County Council

Location:
United Kingdom, Gloucester

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

37280.00 - 47181.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking experienced and proactive HR Advisers to join our HR team on fixed-term contracts. We have three exciting opportunities available: 12-month Fixed Term – Pay & Reward (Secondment Cover) - 37 Hours per week; 12-month Fixed Term – Employee Relations (Secondment Cover) - 37 Hours per week; 9-month Fixed Term – Pay & Reward (Absence Cover) - 26 Hours per week (pro rata). These roles offer an excellent opportunity to contribute to strategic HR initiatives and deliver significant value across our diverse workforce. This is a career grade position at Grade 8/9. Your starting salary will be determined by relevant experience and qualifications.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and support pay and reward initiatives that align with organisational objectives and industry best practice
Develop, review, and implement HR policies to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency
Manage consultation processes with key stakeholders including trade unions and employee groups
Provide expert guidance on employment terms and conditions across multiple frameworks including Soulbury, Teachers, Green Book, and Grey Book
Ensure HR procedures comply with current employment legislation and sector-specific guidance
Support job evaluation processes and grading reviews
Contribute to strategic workforce planning and reward benchmarking
Lead and support organisational change management projects, including restructures, service redesigns, and transformation initiatives
Manage TUPE transfers and provide expert advice on complex transfer situations
Facilitate consultation processes with trade unions and staff representatives on change programmes
Develop and implement change management strategies that minimise disruption and support staff wellbeing
Provide guidance on restructuring processes, including redundancy, redeployment, and ring-fencing arrangements
Handle complex employee relations casework (approximately 10% of the role), including disciplinary, grievance, and capability matters
Ensure organisational change complies with employment legislation and best practice
Support managers through change processes with coaching, guidance, and practical tools

Requirements:

Experience in pay and reward practices and policy development
Proven track record in leading consultations with trade unions and stakeholder groups
Knowledge of local government pay frameworks (Green Book, Grey Book, Soulbury, Teachers)
Experience in job evaluation and grading processes
Significant experience in organisational change management, including restructures and TUPE transfers
Proven ability to manage complex change programmes from inception to completion
Experience in consultation processes, ideally working with trade unions
Sound understanding of employment law relating to organisational change, redundancy, and TUPE
Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage complex projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Confident in providing professional advice and challenge to senior stakeholders

What we offer:

Flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
Career development and qualification opportunities
Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
An in-house Occupational Health service
Employee discount scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Expiration:
December 16, 2025

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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HR Advisor

Gloucestershire County Council

Location:United Kingdom, Gloucester

Category:Human Resources

Contract Type:Not provided