People Consultant (HR)Location: ChelmsfordSalary: £48 - £56,000 per annumContract Type: Permanent or Fixed Term (12 months), Full Time (Part Time Considered)Working Style: 1-2 days in the office

Are you an experienced senior Human Resources professional who enjoys taking part in designing and implementing people strategies and initiatives and looking for a new challenge in 2025?

I am currently seeking an experienced People/Human Resources Consultant to join a public sector organisation based in Essex.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on workforce strategy and organisational development and drive strategic initiatives across various functional areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with People Services and the People Business Partnering team to design and implement people strategies and initiatives.
• Coach managers in managing change, complex employment cases, and performance issues.
• Analyse HR metrics and provide insights to enhance organisational effectiveness.
• Lead projects to achieve defined outcomes and support continuous improvement.

You will be a great fit if you have the following experience:

• Chartered CIPD membership or working towards it.
• Previous experience as a People/Human Resources Consultant with strong HR generalist expertise, particularly in the public sector.
• Proven experience in managing complex people, process and systems issues and driving change.
• Understanding of change management techniques and experience of engaging leaders and managers in taking ownership of change.
• Demonstrated experience as a people lead in project and programme management, ensuring successful delivery of outcomes.
• Experience in analysing people and business metrics, developing actionable insights, and writing effective reports and policies to inform decision-making.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build influential relationships.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled HR professional to contribute to meaningful change within the organisation. If you have the necessary experience and are ready to take on this challenge, I want to hear from you! Please apply or get in touch with me directly on for a confidential discussion.