HR Consultant

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 09/06/2026

Job Information

Human Resources

City Plymouth

Province Devon

Postal Code PL2

Job Description

3 Months Contract with Local Authority

Summary

This role involves providing a comprehensive and professional HR advisory service across a wide range of human resource activities. The HR Advisor will support managers with day-to-day HR matters, organisational change processes (including restructures and TUPE), and employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with policy, legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate and practical HR advice to managers on a wide range of general HR queries.
• Support managers in applying HR policies and procedures consistently and effectively.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders to support service delivery.
• Act as HR Advisor on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management cases.
• Provide professional guidance to managers and ensure fair and consistent handling of cases.
• Attend hearings and appeals, advising the Chair on HR policy, procedure and employment law.
• Proven experience in a generalist HR advisory role.
• Strong experience in handling employee relations cases from end to end.
• Experience supporting organisational change, including restructures and TUPE processes.
• Experience advising at formal hearings and supporting senior managers.

Essential Qualifications

• Chartered Member of the CIPD or
• CIPD Level 5 qualification with evidence of working towards full chartered membership.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
• Location: Ballard House, West Hoe Road, West Hoe, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3BJ, United Kingdom.
• Work pattern: Weekly presence in the office and the ability to support hearings/meetings face‑to‑face as required.

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