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3 Month Contract With A local Authority

Job Purpose

We are seeking a proactive and professional Human Resources Consultant to provide high-quality HR advice and support to Council managers and staff. The successful candidate will play a key role in resolving a wide range of employee relations issues while contributing to the continuous improvement of HR & Organisational Development (OD) service delivery.

The post holder will be expected to manage cases independently as well as collaborate closely with the wider HR & OD Advisory team, Business Support, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on a range of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, absence, and conduct issues.
  

• Support managers with informal and formal casework, ensuring compliance with employment law and Council policies.
  

• Build effective working relationships with managers to develop HR solutions that support operational objectives.
  

• Maintain accurate and confidential case records and documentation.
  

• Work independently and manage a personal caseload efficiently.
  

• Contribute to policy development and HR initiatives as part of the HR & OD team.
  

• Collaborate with Business Support and Health, Safety and Wellbeing colleagues to provide flexible and joined-up HR services.
  

• Support continuous service improvement by sharing knowledge and contributing to team development
  

Requirements

• Experience in advising on employee relations cases in a complex organisation.
  

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
  

• Ability to build trusted relationships with managers and colleagues.
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  

• Proactive, solution-focused, and committed to professional development.
  

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