HR Consultant 1287380

Initially required for 4-8 weeks, pending permanent recruitment. The post holder will provide Human Resources support and day to day advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of policies and employment law to managers and employees ensuring that council policies and procedures are followed appropriately. The post holder will proactively manage an individual caseload of employee relations and attendance management cases including complex and sensitive casework, supporting managers in undertaking employee relations investigations and hearings, attendance management meetings, capability meetings and other procedures of the Council whilst liaising with managers, employees and trade union representatives to seek resolution of HR/workforce issues, recommending action or support as appropriate. The post holder will carry out analysis and interpretation of different types of data from a variety of sources and produce management information as required using the metrics to proactively identify issues, trends and effective solutions. Contribute to the development of the Council’s HR policies and procedures, and the implementation of changes to procedures and best practice guidance. Support the design and delivery of HR related learning and development events for managers to address service and individual needs. We can be flexible with onsite working but we would be looking at one day a week minimum onsite. Individuals must be available to attend on site meetings to support managers as business need requires.