HR Consultant

This post is fixed term until November 2025 due to Maternity cover

HR Advisory are a busy team providing proactive and professional HR advice to managers across a broad range of complex employee relations matters including sickness absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance capability.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, enthusiastic, motivated and customer-focused HR Consultant who is passionate about delivering a first-class HR service.

You will enjoy a varied role and a wide range of interactions daily, whilst gaining exposure to many different aspects of the organisation.

The role is diverse from advising on employment matters, investigations, reviewing of and advising on HR reports, through to support and attendance at hearings and management meetings. You will develop excellent working relationships working closely with managers building their confidence and knowledge of HR practices, policies, and procedures.

You will have an up-to-date knowledge of relevant employment law to enable you to influence and guide your customers using your excellent negotiation and influencing skills. It is essential that you are MCIPD/CIPD Level 5 or equivalent with at least 5 years’ experience in a HR Advisory/Consultancy environment. You should have experience of managing a challenging caseload with the flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing and conflicting demands. You will be required to travel to meetings and to work from home as necessary.

Hours

30 Hours per week

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk