Purpose: HR ConsultantReporting to the HR Consultancy lead this role will work within HR and OD to provide professional HR advice to line managers; using a risk-based approach to determine the level of support required. Offering appropriate and pragmatic advice to enable effective management of people performance issues, application of HROD policy, best practice and employment law knowledge to drive performance improvement. This role will work closely with OD colleagues to up skill people management practices across the Council.Key responsibilities and accountabilities: HR ConsultantProactively and effectively manage own caseload ensuring accurate record keeping across full range of complex employee relations casework including: absence, probationary, disciplinary and grievance. Provide high quality, consistent, professional advice, guidance and support to coach managers at all levels across the organisation, applying HR policies and procedures, in relation to complex and varied employee relations issues. Manage the delivery of any TUPEs in or out of the Council Coach Line managers to build ownership and capability for managing their team. Identify gaps and contribute to the development of existing HR policies and guidance. To ensure continuous organisational performance improvement and up to date policy management and application via partnership working other teams across the department.Commission and interpret HR analytics to inform evidence-based decisions, identify ..... full job details .....