HR Consultant

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 20/03/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 4-5 years

Human Resources

City Swindon

Province Swindon

Postal Code SN1

Job Description Job Summary

39 weeks contract role with a Local Authority

• Provides professional HR advice to line managers across Swindon Borough Council, supporting effective people management, policy application, and employment law compliance.
• Manages complex employee relations cases, coaches managers, delivers TUPE transfers, and collaborates with OD colleagues to upskill people management practices and improve organisational performance.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Manage a caseload of complex employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, probation, absence, performance, and wellbeing matters.
• Provide consistent, high-quality HR advice and guidance to managers at all levels.
• Coach line managers to build capability and ownership for managing their teams effectively.
• Deliver TUPE transfers in and out of the Council.
• Contribute to the development and application of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Commission and interpret HR analytics to inform evidence-based decisions and recommend solutions.
• Negotiate and liaise with trade union representatives, resolving conflicts and promoting positive industrial relations.
• Support the development of HR & OD colleagues to enable succession planning and organisational capability building.
• Collaborate with wider HR teams to ensure cohesive and consistent HR outcomes.
• Conduct risk assessments and triage employee queries, escalating where appropriate.
• Utilise HR systems, digital tools, and AI-driven solutions to enhance service delivery.

Skills/Experience

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Significant experience in HR consultancy or HR management, particularly in public sector or local government environments.
• Proven track record in managing complex casework (disciplinary, grievance, absence, probation, performance management).
• Knowledge and practical application of employment law and HR policy.
• Experience working with trade unions and line management consultation.
• Strong coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to analyse data, implement insight-driven change, and monitor HR performance.
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in performance management, workforce planning, and organisational development.

Additional Information

• Hybrid work pattern: 2-3 days in the office, remaining work may be remote.
• Temporary contract for 39 weeks, full-time 37 hours/week.
• Role involves high-level discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism in all HR matters.