HR Consultant - People Policy Governance (9022)

HR Consultant People Policy Governance | 9022 | Fixed Term Contract for Two Years 37 hours per week | £43,822 to £48,227 per annum | (Grade K) | County Hall, Norwich 

We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Consultant to join the People Policy Governance team to lead on the development and implementation of HR policy, activity and projects in support of the People Management Strategy and legislative requirements. This is one of two HR Consultant vacancies in the People Policy Governance team, which are being advertised separately. The other role will work across all areas - including policy, as well as reward and recognition.   

This role will primarily be focused within the reward and recognition area/specialism, although will also be required to work across all areas of the People Policy Governance team.  

Experience of accurately modelling and costing high level changes, along with an understanding of tax rules relating to pay and employment (including salary sacrifice schemes) will be essential to the role, along with a practical application of Excel in a work environment at intermediate to expert level. 

You will develop, manage and implement project plans in accordance with NCC governance and best practice standards while proactively identifying improvements/recommendations.  

You will report to the HR Manager – People Policy Governance and will have a small team of HR Advisors and/or Officers.  

We are looking for a professionally qualified individual (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development level 5 or above) or equivalent experience in a relevant field.   

You will need excellent communication skills, experience of policy development, project management, reward and recognition, and up to date employment law knowledge.  

You will also need a good understanding of the complexities and implications of different employment terms and conditions. The ability to work closely with HR colleagues and other key stakeholders is key, including the ability to lead discussions and consultations with relevant Trade Unions.  

For further information please contact Hayley Sendall, HR Manager – People Policy Governance at hayley.sendall@norfolk.gov.uk  

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: 

Competitive Salary

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service 

Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need.   

Financial Benefits Such As:

‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.    

A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers 

Relocation expenses (where applicable) 

An advance of your expenses if you travel for work 

Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions. 

Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes 

Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) 

A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job 

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification  to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. 

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. 

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.   

Redeployment closing date: Monday 29th September 2025 at 23:59 

All other applicants closing date: Tuesday 7th October 2025 at 23:59