Interim HR Consultant - Allen Lane : Job Details

Are you an immediately available Senior HR professional who lives in the Bristol area? Do you have experience of working in local government or housing with a track record of dealing with trade unions?

My client, one of the largest public sector organisations in the West of England, is responsible for the welfare of the people of Bristol. Located in the heart of Bristol, the organisation has a large but high-performing HR team, where you will play a key role over the next three months and potentially beyond.

The purpose of this 3-month interim HR Consultant role paying around £600 per day (umbrella) is to provide a proactive and strategic HR approach, with the foresight to identify and address potential challenges. You will oversee a small team, ensuring performance and accountability are maintained during this busy period.

The role requires someone to work from their office in Bristol 1-2 days per week which will allow you to make an immediate impact in the role.

The key responsibilities of this interim role include:

• Building strong professional working relationships with clients, colleagues, trade unions and staff-led groups.
• Providing expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, helping senior leaders make informed decisions and promote best practice in people management.
• Supporting the implementation of change management, using data and research to inform strategic direction.
• Engaging with leaders to drive equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) efforts, working to create an inclusive workforce.
• Supporting and challenging in leadership discussions, sometimes in the face of significant resistance, to improve decision-making.
• Coaching and influencing senior leaders to consider the ethical impact of their decisions, taking a visible lead in solving employee relations and ethical dilemmas.

This is a great opportunity for a senior MCIPD professional who must have extensive experience working in a local government department or housing in a heavily unionised setting. You will need to be able to negotiate, consult and modify employment terms and conditions.

It would be advantageous for someone to have a good working knowledge of both Green and Red Books

The interview process will consist of a 1-stage interview process with the chosen candidate able to start ASAP.

For more information on this role, please get in touch.