HR Consultant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £27.00 i £36.30 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Rate: PAYE £27.00 per hour / Umbrella £36.30 per hour |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Swindon, Wiltshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Neway International Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | OR25692 |
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Neway International are seeking an HR Consultant to join our client, Swindon Borough Council.
Location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG
Hours: 37 per week
Start date: 15 April 2026
Duration: 39 weeks
Rate: PAYE £27.00 per hour / Umbrella £36.30 per hour
Work pattern: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in the office
About the Client
Swindon Borough Council’s HR & OD service supports the organisation in delivering effective people management, organisational development and workforce transformation. The HR Consultancy function provides professional, risk‑based advice to managers, enabling consistent, fair and legally compliant people practices across the Council.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced HR Consultant to provide high‑quality, pragmatic HR advice across a broad range of employee relations and organisational development activity. Reporting to the HR Consultancy Lead, the post holder will manage a varied caseload, coach managers, support policy development, and contribute to performance improvement across the organisation. The role also includes supporting TUPE processes, interpreting HR analytics, and working collaboratively with OD colleagues to strengthen people management capability.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a complex employee relations caseload, ensuring accurate records and timely progression
Provide professional HR advice to managers on disciplinary, grievance, performance, attendance, probation and wellbeing matters
Coach managers to build capability and ownership of people management responsibilities
Lead and support TUPE processes (inbound and outbound)
Identify gaps in HR policy and contribute to updates and improvements
Use HR analytics, data and digital tools to inform decision‑making and drive proactive solutions
Build strong working relationships with managers, colleagues, partners and external stakeholders
Liaise, negotiate and consult with trade union representatives
Support conflict resolution, including mediation where appropriate
Work collaboratively across the wider HR function to ensure consistent HR outcomes
Triage and risk‑assess HR queries, escalating where necessary
Support the development of HR and OD colleagues to build future talent and succession planning
Contribute to organisational objectives through partnership working and continuous improvement
Undertake additional duties within the scope of the role as required
Candidate Requirements
Professional Qualifications
CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
Knowledge & Experience
Experience as an HR Manager/Consultant, including trade union engagement
Strong background in employee relations casework across disciplinary, grievance, performance and attendance
Up‑to‑date employment law knowledge and practical application
Experience managing TUPE processes
Ability to analyse complex situations and provide evidence‑based solutions
Strong understanding of HR policy, performance management and organisational development
Experience using HR data and insights to inform decisions and monitor performance
Skills & Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving abilities
Ability to work flexibly under pressure while maintaining accuracy
Confident decision‑making and risk assessment
Ability to build credible relationships at all levels
Commitment to continuous improvement and high‑quality service delivery
Location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG
Hours: 37 per week
Start date: 15 April 2026
Duration: 39 weeks
Rate: PAYE £27.00 per hour / Umbrella £36.30 per hour
Work pattern: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in the office
About the Client
Swindon Borough Council’s HR & OD service supports the organisation in delivering effective people management, organisational development and workforce transformation. The HR Consultancy function provides professional, risk‑based advice to managers, enabling consistent, fair and legally compliant people practices across the Council.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced HR Consultant to provide high‑quality, pragmatic HR advice across a broad range of employee relations and organisational development activity. Reporting to the HR Consultancy Lead, the post holder will manage a varied caseload, coach managers, support policy development, and contribute to performance improvement across the organisation. The role also includes supporting TUPE processes, interpreting HR analytics, and working collaboratively with OD colleagues to strengthen people management capability.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a complex employee relations caseload, ensuring accurate records and timely progression
Provide professional HR advice to managers on disciplinary, grievance, performance, attendance, probation and wellbeing matters
Coach managers to build capability and ownership of people management responsibilities
Lead and support TUPE processes (inbound and outbound)
Identify gaps in HR policy and contribute to updates and improvements
Use HR analytics, data and digital tools to inform decision‑making and drive proactive solutions
Build strong working relationships with managers, colleagues, partners and external stakeholders
Liaise, negotiate and consult with trade union representatives
Support conflict resolution, including mediation where appropriate
Work collaboratively across the wider HR function to ensure consistent HR outcomes
Triage and risk‑assess HR queries, escalating where necessary
Support the development of HR and OD colleagues to build future talent and succession planning
Contribute to organisational objectives through partnership working and continuous improvement
Undertake additional duties within the scope of the role as required
Candidate Requirements
Professional Qualifications
CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
Knowledge & Experience
Experience as an HR Manager/Consultant, including trade union engagement
Strong background in employee relations casework across disciplinary, grievance, performance and attendance
Up‑to‑date employment law knowledge and practical application
Experience managing TUPE processes
Ability to analyse complex situations and provide evidence‑based solutions
Strong understanding of HR policy, performance management and organisational development
Experience using HR data and insights to inform decisions and monitor performance
Skills & Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving abilities
Ability to work flexibly under pressure while maintaining accuracy
Confident decision‑making and risk assessment
Ability to build credible relationships at all levels
Commitment to continuous improvement and high‑quality service delivery