HR Advisor
HR Advisor
Location: Northallerton / Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Grade SO1 (£35,526 -£37,692)
Closing Date: Sunday 9th September at 11pm
Role Profile – HR Advisor role profile.pdf
Our Support Service functions work in collaboration across North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, providing vital shared expertise to deliver efficient and effective service to our communities. We deliver people-focused solutions that drive performance and ensure our communities across North Yorkshire receive the best possible service.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for curious and passionate HR professionals to join our People Services team on a permanent basis, to fill immediate and future vacancies as part of our 12-month Talent Bank.
This role provides specialist, credible, and timely advice on a wide range of people management matters to support informed decision-making by line managers. Areas include (but are not limited to): terms and conditions, sickness absence, discipline, grievance, pensions, and performance. Our aim is to deliver resolution first time through people-centred approaches.
You’ll contribute to the development, maintenance, and management of frameworks, procedures, and policies - ensuring appropriate consultation, legal compliance, and proactive support through up-to-date knowledge of legislation and case law.
You’ll also apply feedback and experience to continuously improve our processes and enhance capability across the employee lifecycle.
Working closely with Business Partner colleagues, you’ll provide regular people-related insight and analysis to help target support and prioritise activities for business leaders.
Using people MI, KPIs, and service level agreements, you’ll help deliver a purposeful and empowering customer experience, proactively identifying priorities and opportunities to improve our service.
What We’re Looking For
- Be CIPD qualified or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience
- Have strong stakeholder management skills and experience delivering high-quality people advisory services
- Possess sound knowledge of employee relations, UK legislation, and case law, with the ability to assess risks and benefits
- Bring excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office and HR/IT systems
Why Join Us?
Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation.
We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – secure and competitive retirement planning
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme – access to affordable vehicle leasing options
- Generous Annual Leave – 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Blue Light Discount – enjoy savings at major retailers and services
- Flexi-Time for Staff Roles – tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
- Access to Trade Union Membership – opportunity to join UNISON
- Inclusion & Diversity Networks – connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
- Health & Wellbeing Services – access to resources that support your physical and mental health
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
- Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period
- Meet residency requirements for vetting:
o RV Level Vetting – minimum 3 years UK residency
o MV Level Vetting – minimum 5 years UK residency
Your Application
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.
Safer Recruitment
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.
Ready to Apply?
As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.
We look forward to receiving your online application.