HR Advisor (Grade G) People Branch (Part-time) (Ref: 487) in Manchester

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your ideas and expertise help shape a positive employee experience and contribute to the success of Greater Manchester Police? At GMP, we know our people are our greatest strength. As an HR Advisor, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to build an inclusive, high-performing Police Force—one where every individual can grow, contribute meaningfully, and reach their full potential. We are inviting applications from motivated HR professionals within GMP to take the next step in their career. You’ll play a key role in transforming the HR service delivery across the Force, helping to embed a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Working closely with the HR Senior Business Partner, you’ll deliver high-quality, consistent HR advice and support, helping to drive forward our People Strategy and develop our workforce.

You will:

• Provide expert advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Contribute to HR projects within the HR Operations service
• Support the delivery of local change programmes
• Be evidence led in decision making and providing professional advice
• Support and champion the HR service delivery model
• Work in partnership with our stakeholders

Qualifications:

• A relevant degree and CIPD Level 5 qualification (Associate CIPD essential – will consider actively working towards)
• Proven experience in complex case management, and providing risk-based advice
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and public sector operations
• Exceptional interpersonal, proactive, and problem-solving skills

Interviews will provisionally take place on TBC. The interview will consist of a scenario-based activity and a competency-based interview.

Please note, you must be at least 18 years old to apply. You must have at least 3 years residency in the UK to apply.

You may require the following detail to complete this application form:

• National Insurance Number
• Identification Detail e.g. passport
• Address information
• Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
• Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe any tattoos you have

You may require the following documents to complete this application form or these may be requested during the selection process:

• A Passport style photograph
• A copy of your photo card driving licence
• A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
• A copy of your Passport or birth certificate
• Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only)
• Clear, colour photos of all tattoos
• Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos
• Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc
• Deed poll certificate for any name changes

The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as partially completed pages do not save.

To be eligible to apply for a police staff role in GMP, you need to demonstrate that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK and to carry out the hours or type of work that you are applying for. The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. The Police Service welcomes people with disabilities and will do its best to make reasonable adjustments to the working arrangements and/or the working environment providing it is possible to do so. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the selection process.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, GMP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. Candidates with a disability meeting all essential criteria should be progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join GMP.