Senior HR Consultant (Fixed Term- 12 months) - HR Policy and Reward
Salary: £54,267 - £57,402 per annum

Join Our Team as Senior HR Consultant (Fixed Term- 12 months) - HR Policy and Reward

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for people management policy development, extensive knowledge of local government employment terms and conditions and leading HR projects? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy advising key stakeholders? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About the role:

As a Senior HR Consultant in our HR Policy and Reward team, you will:

• Provide high-quality HR services: Advise on a range of HR responsibilities to support the direction of our organisation.
• Lead projects and research: Drive innovative ideas to enhance our HR&OD service.
• Build productive relationships: Collaborate with stakeholders, customers, and Trade Unions.
• Show resilience and adaptability: Balance competing priorities and deliver to timescales in a dynamic environment.

What we’re looking for:

• HR Expertise: CIPD qualified or equivalent experience within the HR&OD profession.
• Strategic and Operational Knowledge: Broad understanding of people management policies, local government term and conditions of employment, employee recognition, health & well-being initiatives and delivering projects.
• Advisory Skills: Confidently advise senior leaders and service managers to make sound and lawful decisions.

Why join us?

• Opportunity: Senior HR Consultant - Fixed-term- (12 months).
• Salary: £54,267 - £57,402 per annum
• Supportive Environment: Work directly with Newham Council and make a real impact.
• Inclusive Hiring: Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.
• Location: Hybrid working, 2 days at our Dockside office.

What do we offer?

• 24 days annual leave, an additional 3 days for Christmas closedown, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Occupational Health Service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly policies
• Option to buy up to 10 days additional annual leave
• Employee benefits platform with a variety of high street retailers

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.