Human Resources Consultant

HR Consultant x 2 – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and Organisation Design

Local Authority | Predominantly Remote | Bristol 1 day per week

Are you an experienced HR Consultant with a strong background in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion or Organisational Design within a local authority environment?

We're supporting a major public sector organisation seeking an HR Consultant to lead on complex employee relations casework while driving EDI initiatives that create more inclusive workplaces.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide expert HR advice on complex employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, restructures, TUPE and investigations.
• Lead and influence EDI strategies, programmes and policies across the organisation.
• Coach and support managers to build inclusive leadership capability.
• Analyse workforce data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and trade unions to drive positive organisational change.
• Ensure HR policies and practices align with equality legislation and best practice.

What we're looking for:

• Significant HR experience gained within a Local Authority.
• Proven experience handling complex ER casework.
• Strong knowledge of EDI legislation, frameworks and best practice.
• CIPD Chartered Member (or equivalent experience).
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience building inclusive cultures and embedding EDI into HR practice.

Predominantly remote role with travel to Bristol approximately once per week and occasional attendance at wider team meetings throughout the year.