HR Consultant; Case; Waverley Court

HR Consultant (Case) - Fixed term until 31/08/2027
Waverley Court

Salary: £34,452 - £40,501

Hours:

36 per week, 52 weeks per year

Fixed Term Contract till 31 August 2027 - ideally starting early November, or as soon as possible thereafter.

We have an opportunity for an experienced HR Consultant to join the HR Case Management Team. You will manage caseload of predominantly absence cases providing practical, people-focused advice to managers and supporting them through processes from start to finish.

Due to the short-term nature of the contract, we're looking for someone who can quickly build relationships, pick up an active caseload and make an immediate contribution to the team.

You will be required to provide guidance and advice to resolve a range of complex case management issues across all council service areas.

Advice will be given will be in line with council policy, procedure and current employment law while minimising any potential risks to the organisation. You will assist in the preparation and content of related reports, for both internal and external audiences, analysing case data and trends, proactively raising risks and recommendation of mitigating actions.

Within your role you will proactively manage stakeholders, ensuring they are kept up to date on cases progression and any associated risks.

You will be an experienced HR practitioner with a track record of managing complex absence cases.

You will be confident working with managers and senior leaders to provide advice and guidance and deliver solutions that support organisational priorities.

You will bring a proactive and innovative approach to your work and will enjoy working collaboratively to improve organisational performance and leadership capability.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented.

All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.