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HR Consultant – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)Location: Primarily Remote (ocasional office attendance required)
Contract: Interim Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced HR Consultant with a specialist focus on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) to support the development of fair, inclusive and effective people policies and practices.
Working closely with managers, HR colleagues and employee networks, you’ll provide expert HR advice, contribute to complex casework, review policies, and use workforce data and insights to help shape EDI initiatives across the organisation. You’ll also play a key role in supporting Equality Impact Assessments (EqIAs) and embedding inclusive employment practices.
Proven HR policy and employee relations experience
Strong knowledge of EDI, employment law and HR best practice
Experience within a Local Authority environment is essential
Ability to analyse workforce data and provide evidence-based recommendations
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who is passionate about creating inclusive workplaces and influencing positive organisational change, while benefiting from a flexible, predominantly remote working arrangement.
Please note: Significant Local Authority HR experience is essential for this role.
Reference 5299565


If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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