Human Resources Consultant (Part Time)

Neway International Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking a part-time Human Resources Consultant in Keynsham for Bath and North East Somerset Council. The role involves delivering HR support, managing employee relations, and applying HR policies. Applicants should have generalist HR experience and strong knowledge of employment legislation. This position offers a pay of £17.53 PAYE / £22.78 Umbrella, with hours typically from 9am to 5pm.

Qualifications

• Generalist HR experience including casework and workforce change.
• Strong working knowledge of employment policies and procedures.
• Confident in resolving complex issues.
• Intermediate negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality advice on employee relations cases.
• Apply HR policies in line with legislation.
• Work independently within the HR & OD Advisory team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across HR functions.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Knowledge of employment policies

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Neway is seeking a Human Resources Consultant to join our client based with Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Location: Keynsham Civic Centre.

Duration: 5 October – 31 December 2025

Hours: 22.2 hours/week, typically 9am–5pm

Pay: £17.53 PAYE / £22.78 Umbrella

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a proactive and professional Human Resources Consultant to join the People & Policy team. This is a part-time opportunity to provide expert HR support during a period of authorised absence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality advice and support on employee relations cases
• Apply HR policies and procedures in line with current legislation
• Work independently and collaboratively within the HR & OD Advisory team
• Contribute to continuous improvement across HR, Business Support, and Health & Wellbeing functions

Essential Skills & Experience

• Generalist HR experience including casework and workforce change
• Strong working knowledge of employment policies, procedures, and legal frameworks
• Confident in applying policy to practice and resolving complex issues
• Intermediate negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Desirable

• CIPD qualification
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong written communication