HR Manager

HR Manager

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?

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 for a team of HR professionals, ensuring high‑quality advice and guidance across a wide range of casework. You will also support 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.

We are looking to take on a self‑motivated individual, with an in‑depth knowledge of employment legislation, national policy and best practice.

• 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

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.

• Local government pension scheme with a 15.1% 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

For further information about this role, please contact Hannah Yeadon via email at Han

Closing date:
Midnight, Monday 13th July 2026

• Company:
  North Yorkshire Council
• Salary: £47,181 – £51,356
• Location:
  
  Northallerton, North Yorkshire
• Sector:
  Corporate Services;
  Human Resources & Recruitment
• Job Role:
  
  Manager