Salary: £47,181 to £51,356 per annum
Grade: M
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Are you a HR expert who thrives on collaboration and driving positive change?
Do you have extensive experience in HR casework and the ability to lead and inspire a team of professionals?
Are you passionate about using data to shape policy and future-proof organisational strategies?
About the Role
North Yorkshire Council is seeking a HR Advisory Team & Policy Lead to join our HR Advisory team. This pivotal role combines three key elements:
- HR Casework:
Act as the go-to expert a team of HR professionals, ensuring high-quality advice and guidance across a wide range of casework. You will also support on more complex and senior-level HR queries and casework - Line Management:
Use your leadership skills to develop and empower a small team of HR advisors. You’ll provide coaching, support, and direction to help them grow as experts in their field. - Policy & Data:
Take a data-informed approach to policy development. You’ll analyse trends, horizon scan, and ensure our HR policies remain robust and future-ready. You will work with other leaders in our suite of HR services to further develop our HR workforce dashboard with a particular focus on the implications and impact of our HR Advisory service.
You would be joining the team at an exciting time, with challenges and changes to employment law, you would help mould and shape the future of robust policies within North Yorkshire Council.
What you can bring
We are looking to take on a self-motivated individual, with an in-depth knowledge of employment legislation, national policy and best practice.
In your supporting evidence, we would love to hear about:
- Proven experience in senior-level HR casework
- Evidence of successfully line managing a team
- Ability to utilise data to inform policy decisions, including research and analysis
- Experience collaborating across multiple HR functions (e.g., payroll, recruitment)
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders across the council’s varied services—from operational teams to senior leadership
The role is incredibly varied and includes all the above and much more!
Why work for us?
We are a strong performing authority, with supportive political leadership and talented teams providing the platform to have a fulfilling, challenging and successful career in a truly stunning place.
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
- a local government pension scheme with an 18.1% employer contribution
- salary sacrifice schemes
- modern flexible working practices
- learning and development packages
- employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts
- green car and cycle schemes
- travel loans
- Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
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Contact:
For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please contact Hannah at Hannah.Yeadon@northyorks.gov.uk-- please note all queries will be responded to after the 5th January.
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 18/01/2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Key Documents:
HR Advisory Team & Policy Lead Job Description and Person Specification
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.