Senior HR Adviser x 2

About us.

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The role.

We are seeking a Senior HR Adviser to provide expert advice and support to managers and senior leaders on a wide range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management and organisational change.

In this role, you will;

• Manage employee relations cases.
• Advise and coach managers on HR policies, procedures and employment law.
• Support organisational change, restructures and consultations.
• Analyse and present workforce data and insights.
• Ensure establishment data is accurate and supports workforce reporting.
• Support and guide HR Advisers and HR Administrators.
• Contribute to HR projects and service improvements.

About you.

You will have:

• Significant generalist HR experience, including employee relations casework.
• A sound understanding of employment law, HR policy and best practice.
• Experience supporting organisational change and restructures.
• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present workforce data.
• A Level 5 HR qualification (or equivalent experience). CIPD membership is desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative People Services team and contribute to delivering high-quality HR support across the organisation.

Qualifications.

We are looking for candidates educated to Level 5 vocational qualification standard in a HR-related discipline (or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience).

CIPD membership and/or progress towards Chartered Membership is desirable.

Work style.

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 2-3 days in the office.
• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
• Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

What we offer.

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days’ annual leave each year.
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to apply.

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact information.

For further information about the role, Jacky Collins, HR Manager, will be available to contact from the 1st September - at [email removed] or [phone removed]

Important information.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: Thursday 17 September 2026 and/or Monday 21 September 2026

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal opportunities.

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.