HR Advisor - Local Authority - #2166204

HR Advisor

• Hourly Rate: £19.81 PAYE or £25.79 via Umbrella
• Location: Sheffield, Hybrid (Minimum 1 day per week in the office)
• Job Type: Part-time (32 hours per week)

Sheffield City Council is seeking a skilled HR Advisor to join their HR Corporate Support team within the People & Organisational Culture Service. This role offers a hybrid working model, requiring at least one office day per week in the city centre. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in HR advisory, particularly in managing DBS processes and compliance with right to work legislation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assess job roles against the DBS eligibility criteria to determine appropriate levels of DBS checks, handling high volumes of such assessments.
• Maintain and update the DBS eligible post list for Sheffield City Council.
• Monitor and manage the DBS process, including progress chasing and escalating non-compliance in DBS renewal checks.
• Conduct risk assessments and arrange DBS meetings concerning DBS outcomes that identify potential concerns.
• Ensure compliance with right to work legislation, including managing processes for employees with limited leave to remain.
• Maintain the Single Central Record, ensuring compliance, and addressing any non-compliance issues.
• Provide general HR advice related to the above points, supporting stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues as required.
• Utilise MS Office applications effectively and manage HR and DBS IT systems. Knowledge of PowerBI and advanced Excel is desirable.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor or similar role within an HR/People Team environment.
• Strong knowledge and experience with DBS processes and right to work compliance.
• Familiarity with Single Central Record requirements, ideally within a local authority context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, CoPilot); familiarity with HR IT systems and DBS IT systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's own workload effectively.
• Team-oriented, able to support stakeholders and collaborate with colleagues.

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Inclusive and supportive team environment.

To apply for this HR Advisor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.