Positive Employment is currently recruiting for an HR Consultant for our client, a local government organisation based in Bristol.

The successful post holder will provide specialist HR advice and guidance on a wide range of HR issues, in accordance with the organisation's HR policy and procedural frameworks and relevant legislation. To lead and manage complex HR casework and HR initiatives.

This role is a permanent position. This role is mostly remote, however candidates should expect to attend the office on occasion and this may be once a week.There are also in person team meetings that take place 2/3 times per year. All others are held remotely. It's important that if candidates come from outside of Bristol, that they understand the area.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Provide workforce insights to inform Equality Impact Assessments (EqIAs) on HR policy and employment matters.
• Support the development and review of policies to embed fairness, accessibility and inclusion.
• Act as a key HR link for colleague networks, strengthening engagement and colleague voice.
• Use feedback and data to identify EDI risks, gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on challenging and complex employee relations matters, ensuring alignment with HR policies, organisational objectives and legal requirements.
• Provide coaching and support to managers in the preparation and execution of formal processes, ensuring fairness, consistency, and adherence to internal policies and legal requirements.
• Autonomously lead and manage a wide-ranging caseload covering absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance management, internal restructures, TUPE transfers, internal appeals, ACAS early conciliation, Employment Tribunal cases and conflict resolution.

Personal Requirements:

• Significant local authority expertise is essential.
• Posses solid HR experience, including policy development and/or casework, alongside strong EDI knowledge, and a good understanding of employment law and good HR practice.
• Able to analyse information and present clear, evidence-based insights, handle sensitive discussions with professionalism and balance, and bring a collaborative style with a commitment to a fair, supportive workplace culture.
• Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development, or appropriate and demonstrable experience, knowledge and skills with commitment to become a Chartered Member of the CIPD.
• Proven track record of independently and confidently advising on complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, restructures, TUPE, investigations and dispute resolution.

Working Hours: Full Time Hours, Monday to Friday.

Salary: £42,839.00 per annum + Benefits.

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.