HR Consultant x 2 posts

Salary £35,412 - £38,220 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Rotherham Job category/type Human Resources, Management Date posted 16/03/2026 Job reference REQ22532 attachment Benefits Package.doc Directorate: Corporate Services Post 1: Fixed term contract for 12 months, full time, 37 hours per week. Post 2: Fixed term contract for 6 months, full time, 37 hours per week. Please state clearly on your application form which post(s) you wish to apply for.

Were excited to offer an opportunity for 2 full-time enthusiastic HR Consultants to join our friendly HR Consultancy Team. Were looking for like-minded HR Advisors who share our commitment to excellent customer service and collaborative working. As part of a dynamic and supportive team, youll be the first point of contact for HR advice across the Councils four directorates. Youll play a key role in delivering high-quality, consistent HR support, ensuring our people feel valued and empowered.

Youll work closely with Senior HR Consultants and HR Business Partners to support a wide range of HR activities, including:

• Casework support across the employee lifecycle: recruitment, capability, disciplinary, grievance, Dignity at Work, redundancy, retirement
• Supporting organisational change initiatives within the Council and with partner organisations
• Providing advice on HR policies and procedures, including maternity, paternity, and other types of leave
• Delivering accurate management information and data analysis to support workforce planning
• Planning and facilitating learning events on a variety of HR topics
• Contributing to the development and review of HR policies and procedures.

Were Seeking Someone Who Has experience in a Human Resources advisory or consultancy role Is confident working collaboratively and communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders Has strong IT and data analysis skills Is passionate about delivering excellent service and continuous improvement Ideally holds or is working towards a CIPD qualification.

Were proud to be a workplace that values diversity, promotes inclusion, and supports development. For further information, please contact Trish Law, Senior HR Consultant via email: or Jemma Barber, Senior HR Consultant on email: . These posts will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions). 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 .