HR Consultant (Resolution) at Newham Candidate Experience Site

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

49056.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Conflict Resolution, Mediation, HR Policy, Procedure Guidance, Advisory Services, Employee Life Cycle, Job Evaluations, Record Maintenance, Communication, Problem-Solving, Attention To Detail, Manager Support

Industry

Government Administration

Description

HR Consultant (Resolution) £45,750 - £49,056 per annum The London Borough of Newham is committed to delivering exceptional services to our community. We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive HR Consultant to join our dynamic team. This is a key role in contributing to the development of the Council’s conflict resolution service (facilitated conversation or mediation) and support the implementation and ongoing delivery of this. In addition, to deliver high quality and consistent advice, guidance and solutions to people managers and employees across all aspects of HR policy and procedure, in line with legislative parameters. Key Responsibilities: * 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. * Manager Support: Empower and enable managers by providing guidance and support on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. * Job Evaluations: Conduct thorough job evaluations, ensuring roles are appropriately assessed and recorded in compliance with our standards and policies. * Record Maintenance: Maintain and update accurate records of job evaluations, employee data, and other relevant HR documentation. What We’re Looking For: * Experience: Proven experience in an HR role, preferably within a local government or public sector environment. * Knowledge: Strong understanding of HR processes, policies, and best practices. Familiarity with the employee life cycle and job evaluation methodologies. * Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively to a variety of stakeholders. * Organisational 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 view JD here [https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/10588/hr-consultant-resolution-jd] Closing date: 31st March 2026 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. 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn [https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn]. 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.

Responsibilities

This key role involves contributing to the development and delivery of the Council’s conflict resolution service, such as facilitated conversation or mediation. Additionally, the consultant must deliver high-quality advice and solutions to managers and employees across all aspects of HR policy and procedure.