Human Resources Policy Advisor

Company: Spirehouse Recruitment
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Location: Huntingdon
Job Description:

Location

Cambridgeshire (2 days in the office/3 from home)

Sector

Local Government

The Opportunity

An HR Advisor is sought to provide professional, high-quality HR support within a business partnering model. Working closely with front-line managers, this role supports the delivery of people strategies and day-to-day HR operations.

The successful candidate will advise on a wide range of employment matters, support organisational change, and help managers make informed, business-focused decisions while promoting best practice and compliance.

This is a varied role requiring strong employee relations experience, sound judgement, and the ability to influence and coach stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert advice and guidance on a wide range of HR and employment matters
  • Support managers in handling – Disciplinary, Grievance, Performance, Ill health, Redundancy cases
  • Coach and develop managers to enhance people management capability
  • Support change management initiatives including restructures and TUPE transfers
  • Analyse HR data to identify trends and support decision-making
  • Maintain accurate HR systems and records
  • Contribute to HR projects and organisational initiatives
  • Support HR policy development and deliver training to managers and staff
  • Advise on job design and participate in job evaluation processes
  • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across all activities
  • Liaise with trade unions to maintain positive employee relations
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation and safeguarding requirements

Requirements

  • Proven HR experience in a generalist or advisory role
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
  • Experience supporting managers with complex employee relations cases
  • Experience of organisational change and restructuring
  • Ability to analyse and interpret HR data
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to influence, challenge, and support decision‑making
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
  • Experience working for Councils Desirable

Qualifications

  • Degree (or equivalent) – Desirable
  • CIPD Level 3 or working towards CIPD Level 5 – Desirable

Job Functions

  • Human Resources
  • Employee Relations

Skills

  • Employee Relations
  • Change Management
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Policy Development
  • Stakeholder Management

Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.

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Posted: April 18th, 2026