Senior HR Advisor

Senior HR Advisor

£37,938 to £42,708 per annum (pro rata)

Part Time - 30 hours per week

Fixed Term until July 2027

We’re looking for an experienced, CIPD-qualified HR professional to join our small, supportive team as a Senior HR Advisor. Based at Muriel Matters House, you’ll provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and services across the council, helping us deliver fair, inclusive and effective people management.

This is a varied and rewarding role covering all areas of HR, including employee relations casework, absence management, job evaluation, organisational change, and TUPE. You'll partner closely with service areas, supporting them to apply employment law, best practice and council policies confidently and consistently.

Your responsibilities will include:

Advising on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance and performance cases

Supporting and delivering restructures, TUPE transfers and other organisational change projects

Coaching and guiding managers to strengthen HR knowledge and capability

Supporting on sickness absence management, job design, and evaluation processes

Working collaboratively with trade unions and supporting policy development

Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all HR practices

Contributing to workforce planning, employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives

What we’re looking for:

CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience) and evidence of ongoing professional development

Substantial HR advisory experience, ideally in local government or the public sector

Strong knowledge of UK employment law, job evaluation and HR best practice

Confident communicator who can explain complex issues clearly and practically

Ability to balance priorities, remain professional under pressure, and build positive relationships with colleagues and partners

Commitment to fairness, inclusion, and excellent customer-focused HR support

Why join us?

At Hastings Borough Council, you’ll work in a collaborative team that values professional growth, flexibility and wellbeing. You’ll help shape our workforce, support vital local services, and make a real impact for colleagues and our community.

While this is a hybrid role office attendance will be required at a minimum of 3 days per week.

Closing Date for applications: 24th July 2025 @ 11:00am.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 24 months

Pay: £37,938.00-£42,708.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Flexitime

Sick pay

Transport links

Work from home

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hastings TN34

Reference ID: HBC/25/318000