HR Advisor
Closing date - Monday 28th July 2025
Interview date – TBC
Fixed term contract until 31 December 2025
Salary - £19,207.70 - £21,426.69 pro-rata (£31,586.00 - £35,235.00 FTE)
To apply, please click 'apply' above or please send your CV and covering letter to hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk
Now is an exciting time to be joining the HR team at Winchester City Council. We are looking for an experienced part-time HR Advisor to join our small and friendly team on a fixed term contract until 31 December 2025.
About the job:
22.5 hours per week, working pattern to include Monday or Friday to provide appropriate cover. All council employees are expected to work at least 50% of their time in the office.
You will be working as part of the HR team to assist in the provision of a comprehensive Human Resources service to the employees of the council.
Working in HR is varied. You will provide HR advice to managers and staff on employment law, good HR practice, current terms and conditions, and council policies. You will manage a caseload of a wide range of employee relations issues, with support from colleagues as required. You will support colleagues in providing an efficient recruitment service, including advising managers on all aspects of the process.
About you:
· You will be educated to A level or NVQ level 4 and be CIPD level 5 qualified.
· You will have at least 2 years experience of working in an HR environment
· You will be organised, methodical and customer-orientated.
· You will have the highest level of confidentiality/discretion.
About Us:
Working as an HR Advisor in the HR department at Winchester, you’ll join a close-knit team that is fully committed to providing a great support system for all employees and stakeholders within the organisation.
Winchester is the ancient capital of England but we have our sights firmly on the future, including preparing for significant changes which will impact on the way local government services are delivered to our residents. We are proud to be the county town of Hampshire with its magnificent Cathedral, King Arthur’s round table and home to Winchester College.
Benefits:
Winchester City Council offer a wide range of benefits including:
· Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home – after first 3 weeks in office)
· Employer paid health cash plan
· Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes
· 26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service
· Free park and ride during work hours
· Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
· Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district
· Season Ticket loans
· Excellent working environment
· Support for continuous professional development
Salary range
- £31,286 - £35,235 per year