Job Description

Application closing date
25/01/2026
Location
Halifax
Salary
PO3 - 6, 39862 to 42839 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Package
1x Permanent, Part-time 22.2 hours per week 1x Fixed Term Contract, Full time, 37 hours per week (six month contract)
Job category/type
Council

Job description

Post Ref:

CC692

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Please note:

Internal applicants applying for a secondment opportunity must have approval from their line manager before submitting an application.



Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.



We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our Human Resources (HR) Advisory Team to contribute to the provision of a high-quality HR service. You will provide professional HR advice, support and guidance to managers, employees and external customers including schools on a wide range of individual or collective HR matters.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading on change programmes, projects and working groups providing appropriate HR advisory input throughout, this may include restructures, redundancy and TUPE transfers. Ensuring compliance with organisational HR policies and procedures, best practice and legal requirements.
Using workforce data and analytics to support service areas and external customers to help inform effective business planning. Provide professional advice, support and training on a wide range of HR and employment matters. Facilitate the design and delivery of workshops. Effectively support managers with casework which may be complex including disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness absence.

Support senior stakeholders in people matters within Directorates to support continuous improvement and ensure alignment with organisational & workforce strategies


The role would suit a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills underpinned by strong advisory, relationship management and organisational understanding capabilities. You must have good judgment and be confident in advising on employee relations and policy and procedures.



You will be a Graduate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or hold an equivalent HR related qualification, or have significant demonstrable experience as an operational HR Advisor within a multi-functional, unionised organisation. Previous experience advising in Schools/Knowledge of Teacher terms and conditions is desirable.



For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Natalie Shaw on 01422 288416 or email natalie.shaw@calderdale.gov.uk.

Closing Date: 25/01/2026

Interview Date: week commencing 9th February 2026

We may utilise digital interview methods.



As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.



On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.



Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce, and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.