Job Description

Salary: 47,181 to 51,356 per annum

Grade: M

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Would you like to support the management and development of the HR Advisory team within a large organisation?



Are you someone who can support the provision of positive and proactive leadership within the HR Advisory team, who always strives for continuous service improvements?


Would you like to influence the way we work through the use of data and policy design?



We may have the role for you!

The Role:

As the HR Advisory Team & Policy Lead at North Yorkshire Council, you will:


Line manage a team of HR Advisers who provide advice and guidance to managers on employment and employee relations issues, including delivery of specific services working with managers to achieve service aims and targets.

Effectively manage the day-to-day operations of your team of HR Advisers.

Drive standards and improvements through the HR Advisory team and wider HR structure

Ensure the team, in conjunction with other HR colleagues, provide support to managers in the development of effective management of staff, challenging and changing management behaviour and practices as required.

Assist in the identification and implementation of effective HR practice, through use of HR Data and policy development.




Plus much more!

What you can bring:

We are looking to take on a self-motivated individual, with an in-depth knowledge of employment legislation, national policy and best practice. In your supporting evidence, we would love to hear about:


Your experience of line management within a HR Advisory service.

Demonstrable knowledge of all elements of employee relations issues and legislation, including the change management process.

Proven and effective generalist HR experience and complex HR casework

Understanding of performance frameworks, approaches, targets and data

Your awareness and understanding of organisational context and its impact on services and workforce

Your experience of working in a corporate and political context within a unionised environment

Your experience of effective analysis and utilisation of key HR Data sets.




For full information about the role requirements, please refer to the job description attached to this advert

Contact

For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please contact Hannah Yeadon on Hannah.Yeadon@northyorks.gov.uk

Why Work for us?

We are a strong performing authority, with supportive political leadership and talented teams providing the platform to have a fulfilling, challenging and successful career in a truly stunning place.

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:
a local government pension scheme with an 18.1% employer contribution salary sacrifice schemes modern flexible working practices learning and development packages employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts green car and cycle schemes travel loans Health Assured - confidential help and support for your wellbeing




For full information,

Key Dates:

Closing Date: Sunday 26th October 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025

Interview Location: County Hall Campus, Northallerton

Key Documents:

HR Advisory Team & Policy Lead and Person Specification



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NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.



We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.



North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

HR Advisory Team & Policy Lead

Salary:

47,181 - 51,356

Posted:

13/10/2025

Closing date:

26/10/2025

Closing time:

23:59