Human Resources Adviser; Career Graded

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We have an exciting opportunity for a trainee HR Adviser (Career graded) to join our Human Resources (HR) Advisory Team to contribute and support the provision of a high‑quality HR advisory service. The successful trainee will be coached and developed to enable progression through the career grades.

• Provide professional HR advice to support and guide managers, employees and external customers, including schools.
• Support a wide range of individual or collective HR matters, taking into consideration employment legislation and terms and conditions of employment.
• Assist in policy development, training, and implementation to ensure a best‑practice approach.

• Basic knowledge of HR policies and procedures and employment legislation.
• Some experience of working in an HR environment.
• Level 2 in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Willingness to work towards CIPD level 5 HR Qualification at the entry level.

Closing Date: 25th January 2026

Interview Date: week commencing 9th February 2026

• Not Applicable

• Full‑time

• Human Resources, Business Development, and General Business
• Industries:
  Government Administration and Human Resources Services

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from communities that are currently under‑represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

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