Salary: £48,738 to £53,051 per annum

Grade: M

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 37 per week

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

HR Advisory Team & Policy Lead

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 dynamic 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.

The team sits as part of North Yorkshire Council’s high performing HR and OD Service and we are very proud to have recently won the 2025 PPMA Public Sector HR and OD Team of the Year, the PPMA Gold award as well as a recent award for HR and Payroll provider of the year from Education Today.

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
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

For full information,

Contact:

For further information about this role, please contact Hannah Yeadon via email on Hannah.Yeadon@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Dates:

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 25th October 2026

Interview date: Week Commencing 2nd November 2026

Key Documents:

HR Advisory Team & Policy Lead Job Description and Person Specification

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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 this commitment.

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HR Manager Salary: £48,738 - £53,051 per annum Posted: 09/10/2026 Closing date: 25/10/2026 Closing time: 23:59 (GMT)

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