HR Consultant – HR Policy and Reward

Newham Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an HR Consultant to join its Policy and Reward Team. In this role, you will design HR policies, manage projects related to pay and benefits, and build relationships with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be CIPD Level 5 qualified, experienced in HR practices, with strong advisory skills. This position offers a hybrid work environment and several generous perks including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Occupational Health Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly policies

Option to buy additional leave

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or have equivalent experience.
• Understanding of local government HR policies.
• Ability to advise managers confidently.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Work on pay, reward, and wellbeing projects.
• Administer contract management processes.

Skills

HR Expertise

Policy and Reward Knowledge

Advisory and Communication Skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

HR Consultant – HR Policy and Reward
Salary: £45,750 – £49,056 per annum

Join Our Team as HR Consultant – HR Policy and Reward!

Are you an HR professional looking to build on your experience? As an HR Consultant in the Policy and Reward Team you will play a key role in shaping an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Work on projects and initiatives across pay, reward, wellbeing, staff benefits and recognition.
• Coordinate and administer processes and support with contract management.
• Build productive relationships: Collaborate with stakeholders, Trade Unions and customers.
• Show resilience and adaptability: Balance competing priorities and deliver to timescales in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• HR Expertise: CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience.
• Policy and Reward Knowledge: Understanding of people management policies and practices, including local government terms and conditions of employment, pay and reward, staff benefits, wellbeing and delivering projects.
• Advisory and Communication Skills: Confidently advise managers and stakeholders.

Why join us

• Permanent position - HR Consultant.
• Salary: 45,750 – 49,056 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 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

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Carmen Valdayo (Senior HR Consultant), at 02033 731148.

Please view the job description (JD) in the accompanying documentation.

Apply now. The closing date for applications is at midnight on Monday 20th October. Interest in this role may be high, so we reserve the right to close early. You will be notified if your application is successful. Interviews are scheduled for the first week of November.

Please attach your CV and supporting statement, explaining on no more than two 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.

Join us and be a part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in HR!

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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