Job Description

Senior HR Consultant

Grade PO6: £54,267 - £57,402 pa

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our team as a Senior HR Consultant. It is key to be able to be a team player, demonstrate attitude and values that align to providing a high class HR Advice and Consultancy service to the organisation.

This role is crucial in managing the performance and development of their HR team and ensuring consistent, up-to-date advice is provided to managers and employees to their service areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Management: Lead and manage the performance and development of the assigned HR team, ensuring that all team members provide consistent and current advice to managers and employees.
• Coaching and Support: Coach and support team members, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all casework.
• Case Management: Effectively manage complex HR cases, ensuring thorough documentation and resolution in line with organisational policies and legal requirements.
• Advisory Services: Respond to and manage enquiries related to all aspects of the employee life cycle, offering accurate and timely advice to staff and management.
• Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with trade unions, fostering a collaborative approach to addressing workforce issues.
• Job Evaluations: Conduct thorough job evaluations, ensuring roles are appropriately assessed and recorded in compliance with our standards and policies.
• Organisational Change: Manage and support organisational change programs, ensuring smooth transition and effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain and update accurate records of job evaluations, employee data, and other relevant HR documentation.

What We’re Looking for:

• Experience: Extensive experience in Senior HR role/s, with significant focus on advisory services and case management, preferably within a local government or public sector environment.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop a team of HR professionals.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of HR processes, policies, best practices, and relevant legislation. Familiarity with job evaluation methodologies and employee life cycle management.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively to a variety of stakeholders.
• Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills with experience in building and maintaining relationships with trade unions and other key stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying issues and developing practical solutions.

Please apply if you want to be part of a team, which is committed to making a real impact by supporting the business to meet their objectives, providing customer focused advice and working across multiple sites, in a fast past environment.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 26th May 2026.

Interviews 1st/2nd Week of June

For more information, please click on the job description here

Additional Information

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.

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The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.