Bath & North East Somerset Council
HR Adviser
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At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
Temporary Contract (until 29/02/2028 to cover the secondment of the permanent postholder)
Do you have a passion for supporting people and driving organisational change in the public sector? We’re looking for an experienced HR Generalist Adviser to join our team and play a key role in addressing and resolving employee relations issues.
About The Role
As an HR Adviser, you will work closely with managers across a range of council services, providing professional advice and guidance on people management matters. You will support the delivery of HR initiatives, organisational change programmes, employee relations casework and workforce development activities, helping services achieve their objectives while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and council policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance and performance management issues.
- Develop positive, outcome-focused relationships with managers and stakeholders across the Council.
- Support organisational change, workforce planning and service improvement projects.
- Analyse workforce data and contribute to recommendations that support strategic workforce objectives.
- Provide guidance and training to managers on HR policies, procedures and best practice.
- Undertake and support workplace investigations, interviews and formal casework, ensuring fair and consistent processes are followed.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems in accordance with legislative and procedural requirements.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across HR and operational services to deliver excellent customer-focused support.
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About You
- Significant experience as an HR Adviser, ideally within local government or public sector.
- Strong understanding of UK employment law and local government HR frameworks.
- Skilled in managing change and supporting organisational transformation.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
- Skilled in using people data and HR analytics to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement and influencing decision making.
- CIPD qualified (Level 5) or equivalent experience.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Jo Griffin, Head of HR on 01225 395605 or email Jo.Griffin@banesc.gov.uk.
Interview date: Thursday 6th August 2026.
No Agencies Please.
Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
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About Bath And North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to www.banesc.gov.uk/benefits.
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at www.banesc.gov.uk/values.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at www.banesc.gov.uk/edi.
We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at www.banesc.gov.uk/disability.
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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