Civic Recruitment Limited
HR Adviser
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
12-month contract role with a local authority
Summary
This 12-month contract role with a local authority is pivotal in managing a broad range of employee relations casework, supporting organizational change initiatives, and contributing to the effective delivery of People Plans and workforce objectives. The HR Advisor will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners and Senior HR Business Partners to deliver a proactive, customer-focused HR service that aligns with operational and strategic priorities.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of people-related matters.
- Manage employee relations cases, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability, probation, flexible working, and performance management matters.
- Ensure cases are handled effectively, consistently, and in line with employment legislation, Council policies, and best practices.
- Escalate complex or high-risk employee relations issues to Senior HR colleagues or specialist teams where appropriate.
- Attend formal meetings and hearings, providing procedural advice and support.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements:
Essential Experience Required
- Experience of providing generalist HR advice within a complex organization.
- Proven experience managing a range of employee relations cases from start to resolution.
- Experience supporting organizational change activities, including restructures and consultation processes.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Essential Qualifications Required
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent HR qualification) or significant relevant HR experience.
- Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week
- Hybrid working with 1-2 days in the office in Chichester
- Interviews of 1 hour to be held in person at County Hall, Chichester
- Date 1: 5th August 2026, Times available: 9:30, 11:00, 14:00, 15:30
- Date 2: 10th August 2026, Times available: same as above
- Bi-weekly payment schedule
- The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location