Job Description

About the Role

Are you a passionate HR & OD Advisor who is driven by improving the colleague experience?

We're looking for two HR & OD Advisors to join #TeamSalford for 12 months to cover maternity leave in our Children's Services and Place Directorates.

What makes this role exciting?

- Reporting into a HR&OD Business Partner, you'll become an expert in the services you support.
- You'll support managers and colleagues with a people-centred approach that is inclusive and efficient.
- You'll collaborate with wider HR colleagues and functions to deliver value-add expertise that enables our organisation to deliver for the residents of Salford.
- You'll spot opportunities for continuous improvement and empower managers with the advice and tools they need to lead the Salford way.

We're looking for someone who:

- Thrives in a varied role, helping our leaders shape and deliver their people plans.
- Is a confident communicator and collaborator, able to build relationships quickly and to influence.
- Acts with integrity, empathy, and a commitment to inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Has the employment law knowledge and skills to manage complex ER queries and a varied caseload.

Why join us?

At Salford, we live our values - Pride, Passion, People, and Personal Responsibility. You'll be part of a leadership culture that's bold, inclusive, and focused on making a real difference. We're #HappyToTalkFlexible and committed to supporting your wellbeing and growth.

What we offer

The Spirit of Salford lies at the heart of our organisation, embodying our culture and social conscience. This spirit is underpinned by our core values ofPride, Passion, People, and Personal Responsibility. It's an opportunity to think differently, embrace change, and be part of a HR & OD Function with vision and practical creativity. Our people are the driving force behind the Spirit of Salford. We are not just adapting to change, but actively shaping the future of Salford.

Best Place to Work 2024

Salford City Council was crowned the 'Best Place to Work' at the prestigious Local Government Chronicle Workforce Awards in November 2024.

The award-winning presentation "This is our Salford!" beautifully encapsulated the pride, passion and personality that the people who work for the council have in their DNA which drives them to serve and support our communities, delivering a wide variety of services to the residents of Salford.

Additional Benefits

The competitive salary and benefits package reflects the importance of the role. Offering flexible hybrid working and being part of a supportive team you will have the opportunity to thrive in this pivotal role. In addition, we put a strong focus on development from internal Masterclasses and eLearning to external accreditations and qualifications.

If you think you have the skills, knowledge and experience then we would love to hear from you! Current or previous experience of working within Local Government or Partner organisations would be advantageous but not essential.

We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 37,938.00-40,476.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M27

Reference ID: 001667