At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex HR casework and support service developments in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join North Yorkshire Council's award-winning HR Advisory Team.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to inclusivity and community service.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment while developing your HR career.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR casework and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Hybrid Working (currently the team work together at County Hall, Northallerton on a Tuesday and Wednesday)
Are you looking for an exciting and unique opportunity to develop your HR career? Our HR Advisory Team currently have a great opportunity to join them as a Senior HR Adviser. Our Advisory Team are part of the HR service at NYC primarily providing an HR enquiry service via phone and email and HR casework support to all of the directorates within North Yorkshire Council plus a number of external customers.
The team also undertake a number of other activities including delivering manager skills sessions around key elements of our HR policies and support our HR Business Partner Teams in delivering restructures and service change. We are a busy front facing team based at County Hall in Northallerton but work in a hybrid way with opportunities to also work from home and/or other council offices as appropriate. The ability to travel across the county to deliver our service when required is however essential.
The team sits as part of North Yorkshire Council’s high performing HR and OD Service and we are very proud to have recently won the 2025 PPMA Public Sector HR and OD Team of the Year, the PPMA Gold award as well as a recent award for HR and Payroll provider of the year from Education Today.
Our Senior HR Advisor role is varied, challenging, and rewarding role within a fast paced but highly supportive team.
The role … As a Senior HR Adviser you will be responsible for a number of key areas;
- Lead on more complex casework.
- Hold a lead portfolio of one of our Directorates being the conduit for sharing information between the HR Advisory Team and the HRBP Team.
- Lead on a portfolio area and support the Principal HR Adviser and the rest of the SHRA team in identifying and delivering service developments.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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North Yorkshire Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for Senior HR Advisers. With a commitment to employee growth and development, the council provides opportunities for hybrid working, allowing staff to balance their professional and personal lives effectively. Recognised for excellence in public sector HR, the council fosters a culture of inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that every team member's contributions are valued and celebrated.
