HR Advisor - Isle of Wight Council

25 hours per week

Fixed term for 2 months with the potential for an extension or future permanency

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Human Resources team supporting the delivery of an effective and efficient HR Advisory Service to Adults Social Care (and other directorates where required). 

We need a proactive, experienced individual who is solution focussed and able to:

• Advise and guide Managers, Directors and Senior Leaders on HR related issues.
• Professionally support on case work including disciplinary, capability, sickness absence and grievance issues.
• Manage own case load of formal cases.
• Design and deliver policy related training.
• Ensure HR related policies, procedures, guidance notes, and intranet pages are maintained, and easily accessible to enable managers.
• Encourage a process of continuous improvement.
• Take a consistent approach to common issues. 

You'll assist managers, employees, and the wider HR team in interpreting and applying HR policies and procedures, enabling the application of good practice.

You'll need to demonstrate skill, knowledge and experience in a HR advisory and support role and you'll need to have completed your CIPD level 7 qualification.

If you would like to join this dynamic and supportive team, we would like to hear from you.

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;

unacceptable behaviour policy

employee code of conduct 

our values, culture and inclusivity

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]  Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.