Senior HR Consultant

Company: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
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Location: Rotherham
Job Description:

Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior HR Consultant to work within the HR Consultancy Team which provides a high level of customer service across the four directorates of the Council. You will be working as part of a committed and experienced team of HR professionals in an exciting, challenging, and fast paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Supervising a team of HR Consultants, you will support the HR Business Partner to deliver high level specialist HR advice, guidance and operational support to managers and employees, ensuring that council policies and procedures are followed appropriately. You will undertake projects relating to workforce issues, developing effective working relationships with senior management, managers, employees and trade union representatives to seek resolution of HR/workforce issues, recommending action or support as appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

You will have demonstrable experience in providing generalist HR support and advice in recruitment & retention, complex employee relations case work including disciplinary, grievance and capability, terms & conditions, attendance management, restructuring/TUPE and training design and delivery. You will also have experience of developing corporate HR policies and procedures, analysing and presenting management information, and working with Trade Unions.

CIPD qualification is desirable. Candidates must, however, demonstrate up-to-date knowledge and practical experience in interpreting and applying employment legislation.

Working Hours & Place

Join our dynamic team where we embrace flexibility in work locations while fostering collaboration in person. While we value the autonomy to work remotely, we also recognise the importance of face‑to‑face interactions for innovation and teamwork. With this in mind, we encourage a balance by expecting colleagues to spend at least three days a week in the office, ensuring opportunities for connection, growth and shared success.

Additional Information

This post will have access to the Public Services Network, and if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions).

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.

Contact & Address

Head OfficeRiverside HouseMain StreetRotherhamS60 1AE

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026