Our Public Sector client is looking to recruit a HR Specialist Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) on a 12 month fixed term maternity cover contract as part of their Equality, HR and Employability Team.

Your main role will be to:

• Support, guide and coach Directors, Managers and stakeholders to ensure EDI considerations are built into all employment processes / practices and service delivery
• Recommend, implement and evaluate EDI initiatives
• Other EDI advice, guidance and support across the business
• Support the delivery of the EDI Strategy
• Work with colleagues in HR and OD to develop assurance processes
• Ensure policies and processes are legally compliant and reflect good practice
• Create local information resource in relation to EDI and promote the EDI agenda
• Support policy development

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion EDI in the workforce and community
• Managing sensitive caseloads and achieving positive outcomes
• Ideally CIPD Qualified or equivalent experience (HR Business Partner, HR Advisor, HR Manager, etc)
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders
• Motivating others
• Developing policies and processes in a HR setting
• Ability to understanding and translate complex information to others
• Leading on HR initiatives
• Knowledge of employment law

In return the client is offering excellent salary, flexible hybrid working and a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance.

If this role is of interest please apply today for immediate consideration.