HR Advisor in Huddersfield

We adopt a \’name blind\’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made – please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Public Health and Corporate Resources

Service Area

Office of Chief Executive

Hours

18.5 hours – working Monday – Wednesday

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Across Kirklees

Position type

Permanent

Grade

9-10

Salary

£17,217-£20,388

Join Our Policy, Pay and Reward Team

We\’re looking for a detail-oriented HR Advisor to join our Policy, Pay and Reward team. The team delivers a wide range of impactful projects—from pay consultations and job evaluations, to enhancing employee benefits and the development of HR policies and procedures used across the council.

As our work continues to grow, we\’re seeking two individuals to provide essential HR Advisor support, that will help us progress delivery of a high-quality employee policy, pay and reward offer.

What You\’ll Be Doing:

• Development of policies, procedures, and associated guidance/flowcharts
• Development of standard letters
• Delivering training and updates related to the policy, pay and reward initiatives
• Providing advice and guidance regarding queries and questions related to policy, pay, job evaluation and reward
• Keeping up to date with employment legislation changes
• Contributing to the implementation of policy, pay and reward related projects.
• Supporting the job evaluation process
• Working in partnership with the trade unions on ad hoc queries

What We\’re Looking For:

• Proactive and detail-oriented
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work across teams and with union and legal colleagues
• Ability to make suggestions for continual improvement

BENEFITS

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work.

Interviews will be held on 17th December 2025.

Charlotte Bowers is the manager for this role, please contact them on for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

We know there\’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by phone: and ask for \’Recruitment\’.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date

09 December 2025, 11:55 PM