This role involves providing professional HR consultancy and support to senior leaders, managers, and stakeholders within a local authority. The position focuses on complex people matters, organizational change, and workforce transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering workforce transformation programs, ensuring effective employee relations management, compliance with employment legislation, and the implementation of workforce strategies that enhance organizational performance and service improvement.
Responsibilities
Offer expert HR advice and guidance to Directors, Senior Managers, and line managers on complex employee relations issues.
Support organizational change programs, including restructures, workforce planning, and transformation initiatives.
Manage and provide advice on disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, wellbeing, and other employee relations cases.
Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation across the organization.
Analyze workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends, inform decision-making, and recommend solutions.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders, operational managers, and HR colleagues to enhance organizational performance.
Build and maintain effective relationships with trade unions and lead consultations when necessary.
Requirements:
Significant experience as an HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or HR Consultant within a complex organization.
Proven experience in managing complex employee relations casework.
CIPD Level 5 (Intermediate) qualification or equivalent HR experience.
Degree (BSc/BA) or equivalent professional experience.
Additional Information
The position is a 6-month contract with a local authority, offering a rate of £30.59 per hour under an umbrella arrangement.
Payments are made on a bi-weekly schedule.
The application deadline is 30th September 2026; early applications are encouraged.
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