HR Casework Advisor

HR Advisor

• Organisation: Wakefield Council
• Job Type: Initial 5-month Temporary Contract
• Pay Rate: £14.82 per hour (PAYE)

Wakefield Council are seeking an HR Advisor to join their dynamic team. This role involves contributing to HR priorities as assigned by the HR Team Managers, supporting all HR casework, and providing professional HR advice to the Council's Senior Management Teams, including schools. The successful candidate will ensure performance standards are maintained and will actively support the development of policies and procedures that safeguard the Council, its employees, and customers.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Contribute to HR priorities in line with deadlines and manage conflicting tasks to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide support for all HR casework, assisting managers, headteachers, and employees through the application of HR policies and procedures.
• Provide timely, business-focused, and professional HR advice and support to the Council's Senior Management Teams, including schools, supporting the development of pragmatic solutions that focus on enabling service delivery.
• Ensure risks are dealt with sensibly, responsibly, and proportionately.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, manage priorities independently, and contribute to the delivery of HR services with increased accountability and decision-making.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or demonstrable experience in at least one functional area of Human Resources.
• Practical and procedural knowledge developed through hands-on involvement in HR, supported by relevant training or extended workplace experience.
• General knowledge of key employment laws (e.g., Equality Act, Working Time Regulations) and how they apply in practice to a large and diverse workforce.
• Demonstrates an awareness of HR casework and its practical application.

To apply for this HR Advisor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.