Human Resources Consultant

People Consultant (HR)
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £48 - £56,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent or Fixed Term (12 months), Full Time (Part Time Considered)
Working Style: 1-2 days in the office

Are you an experienced senior Human Resources professional who enjoys taking part in designing and implementing people strategies and initiatives and looking for a new challenge in 2025?

I am currently seeking an experienced People/Human Resources Consultant to join a public sector organisation based in Essex.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on workforce strategy and organisational development and drive strategic initiatives across various functional areas.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with People Services and the People Business Partnering team to design and implement people strategies and initiatives.
2. Coach managers in managing change, complex employment cases, and performance issues.
3. Analyse HR metrics and provide insights to enhance organisational effectiveness.
4. Lead projects to achieve defined outcomes and support continuous improvement.

You will be a great fit if you have the following experience:

1. Chartered CIPD membership or working towards it.
2. Previous experience as a People/Human Resources Consultant with strong HR generalist expertise, particularly in the public sector.
3. Proven experience in managing complex people, process and systems issues and driving change.
4. Understanding of change management techniques and experience of engaging leaders and managers in taking ownership of change.
5. Demonstrated experience as a people lead in project and programme management, ensuring successful delivery of outcomes.
6. Experience in analysing people and business metrics, developing actionable insights, and writing effective reports and policies to inform decision-making.
7. Strong communication skills and the ability to build influential relationships.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled HR professional to contribute to meaningful change within the organisation.
If you have the necessary experience and are ready to take on this challenge, I want to hear from you! Please apply or get in touch with me directly for a confidential discussion.