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HR Adviser

2 weeks ago

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom East Herts District Council Full time £25,000 - £35,000 per year

We are looking for a HR Adviser to join our team to support our people agenda with us.

Covering employee relations case work, organisational change, job evaluation, learning and development and much more, this role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills and networks as well as knowing you are making a positive difference to your East Herts colleagues and ultimately the people of East Herts.

As with all councils, East Herts is facing financial challenges and the outcomes of the Local Government Review / Devolution agenda, so we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running to add to our small team as we move at pace to help the council positively move forward. If this is you then we would love to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

  • Provide day to day ER advice, support and guidance to managers and staff across the Council.
  • Managing casework from within your allocated services
  • Lead on and/or participate in a range of people related projects including restructures and supporting organisational development activities that support our People Ambition Strategy
  • Helping managers think creatively about recruitment
  • Support the learning and development activities of the council

About you

  • You understand how local government / councils work, preferably have worked in one
  • You can communicate clearly and positively with staff at all levels and councillors
  • You are able to produce well researched, succinct and persuasive business cases and reports
  • You are able to learn our systems, and support the development of policies and processes
  • Able to help coach and develop managers and staff
  • You are a team player

What can we offer you?

  • A stimulating and supportive work environment
  • 50/50 blended working (remote / Office)
  • Flexible working arrangements, including a flexi-time scheme
  • 26-29 days annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service
  • Employee well-being programme
  • Free parking when you are in the office

Whilst this role is offered on a full-time basis, we are prepared to consider part time applications no less than 0.8fte, or requested for compressed working hours (subject to business need)

How to apply

For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about East Herts Council please contact Emily Cordwell, HR Adviser, on

Closing date: 31 October 2025 5pm

Interviews will be held on: W/C 10 November 2025

So, if you're believe that you can make a positive difference in East Hertfordshire as a HR Adviser please apply via the button shown.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.