HR Workforce Transformation

6 months contract with a local authority

 Rate: £30.59 per hour umbrella

Summary

• 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.