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Job Details
Job Title: HR Advisor - HC 621469
Department: People and Development Services - Casework and Organisational Change team.
Location: Strategic Headquarters, Eastleigh (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Scale SO1, 35,526 - 37,692 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: Sunday 20th July 2025 at 23:59 hours
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC) is a diverse organisation that provides policing and support to more than 2 million residents. As an employer we recognise it is our workforce that are central to everything we do to enable the highest level of public service. We aim to provide a supportive and dynamic working environment where staff and officers can achieve their full potential, have a healthy work-life balance and feel valued for what they do.
About the Role
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary are calling on HR professionals to join our People and Development function as an HR Advisor.
Working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you will report to a Senior HR Advisor to provide the delivery and support of high quality, comprehensive and effective people services whilst developing a thorough understanding of different business areas to deliver practical, timely and high quality people solutions. Our people are key in delivering the Force's priorities and we are looking for flexible and committed individuals to join our People and Development service and proactively support the organisation in doing this.
This role is working specifically within the Casework and Organisational Change Team of the People and Development function. On a day to day basis you will be supporting managers on a range of HR and people issues. This will include providing casework advice and guidance in line with a framework of best practice, policy and employment law with the aim of supporting managers to reach a satisfactory, high quality and timely resolution of cases. In addition you will work with managers on the delivery of change programmes, ensuring organisational change is implemented in line with legislative requirements.
You will need to be educated to QCF level 3 or have comparable work experience with at least 2 years' experience in a generalist HR or similar role; providing HR advice to a range of managers on employee relations issues such as attendance, conflict management or policy. You will require good communication skills and an ability to develop and maintain relationships with managers and staff at all levels, constructively challenging to resolve problems accordingly. An understanding and working knowledge of relevant UK employment legislation is also an essential component of the role.
Whilst the role is contractually based at HIOWC's Strategic Headquarters in Eastleigh, hybrid working will be available to those joining the team, with an office day being primarily Friday. Applicants must also be aware that, depending on cases, there may be a requirement to travel to policing sites within Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
For more information about the role
What we can offer you
This is a challenging but rewarding role from which a range of progression paths are possible. We offer continued support and professional development opportunities, as well as a competitive benefits package, including:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Hybrid Working
• Minimum 24 days' annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years' service
• An attractive contributory pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Access to Tax-Free Childcare Scheme
• Interest free travel loans and discounts i.e. Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to Hampshire Police Leisure and Sport Gym facilities cross a number of police sites as well as dual gym services with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service in a number of co-located building including Strategic Headquarters, Eastleigh
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• Extensive wellbeing offer and welfare support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to staff network groups
• Family friendly policies
• Free parking on site (and overflow parking)
• Commitment to enhancing development, career progression and CPD of People and Development Services staff
• Reward and recognition through HIOWC framework

Essential Qualifications
Educated to QCF Level 3 OR work experience deemed
to have brought the role holder to a comparable level.
Essential Experience
Experience in a generalist People Services (HR) or similar
role, providing People Services (HR) advice to a range of
managers on people issues such as attendance, conflict
management or policy.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with managers
and staff at all levels and an ability to constructively
challenge and resolve problems accordingly.
Good communication skills (both written & oral)
Understanding and working knowledge of relevant UK
employment legislation.
Competencies and Personal Qualities
- Level 2
- Level 1
- level 1
- Level 2
Contact details for an informal discussion
Please contact the Recruitment Team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 023 8045 1611
Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.
The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting:
The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.