HR Advisor

Job title: HR Advisor
Job Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start date: Subject to onboarding
Duration: Contract until 31/03/2027
Location: Whitehall,London
Working Pattern: Hybrid, with 1-2 days per week on site as required
Hours of work: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Role information:
We are seeking an experienced People Strategy Advisor to support workforce planning, people operations and strategic people initiatives within a complex public sector environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with Civil Service experience to contribute to key people priorities, provide expert advice and support effective workforce management and organisational change.
You will work closely with stakeholders across a range of grades, providing clear, evidence-based advice on HR policies, processes and people-related matters.

Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures and workforce management practices.
* Support workforce planning, people operations and strategic people initiatives.
* Build effective relationships with stakeholders across all levels, including senior leadership.
* Communicate complex and sensitive people-related matters clearly, professionally and appropriately.
* Contribute to business change and people change projects.
* Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency and enhance ways of working.
* Support the application of government HR and learning and development policies, systems and processes.
* Produce clear, accurate written communications, reports and management information to support informed decision-making.
* Apply sound judgement and evidence-based problem-solving to develop practical solutions.
* Manage competing priorities effectively while remaining adaptable to changing business needs.

Essential Skills and Experience
* Previous Civil Service HR experience, with a strong understanding of HR policies, procedures and processes.
* Experience in workforce planning, people operations, strategic HR or related people initiatives.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
* Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders.
* Sound judgement, analytical thinking and the ability to provide accurate, professional advice.
* Working knowledge of government HR and learning and development policies, systems and processes.
* Excellent written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
* Demonstrable experience of improving processes, streamlining ways of working and delivering efficiencies.
* Experience supporting business change and/or people change projects.
* Strong organisational skills, flexibility and the ability to manage competing demands.

Desirable Experience
* Associate-level CIPD qualification.
* Experience working within Defence or the Ministry of Defence environment.
* Background in complex government, defence or wider public sector organisations.
* Experience producing workforce reports and management information to support strategic decision-making.

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Company information:
This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.