HR Consultant

We’re delighted to be supporting a highly respected, independent HR and employment law consultancy as they continue their exciting growth journey.

Established in 2007, this close-knit, values-led business has built a loyal client base of over 100 SMEs, providing practical, pragmatic advice across all aspects of HR and employment law. Due to continued success, they are now looking to appoint a Managing Consultant to work closely alongside the Managing Director and play a pivotal role in the next phase of growth.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a trusted client-facing role where relationships, credibility and commercial thinking truly matter.

What you’ll be doing:

This is a varied, hands-on and highly consultative position where no two days will look the same.

You’ll be:

• Acting as a trusted advisor to a portfolio of SME clients, responding to a wide range of HR and employment law queries
• Providing pragmatic, risk-based advice
• Supporting with complex employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances and investigations
• Attending client meetings and hearings (typically local) to guide and support processes
• Advising on redundancy projects, TUPE, and organisational change
• Leading on or supporting settlement agreements and without prejudice conversations
• Drafting and updating contracts, policies and employee handbooks
• Delivering ad hoc guidance, training and insight to clients
• Building strong, long-term relationships where consistency and trust are key
• Contributing to business growth through networking, ideas and client development
• You’ll also play a part in shaping internal processes and helping the business evolve as it scales.

What we’re looking for:

This role will suit a confident, experienced HR professional who thrives in a consultative environment.

You’ll bring:

• Significant experience across HR and employment law (consultancy or SME experience is highly desirable)
• The confidence to handle complex and unfamiliar situations, using sound judgement
• A pragmatic, solutions-led approach with strong commercial awareness
• The ability to build genuine, long-term relationships with clients
• Excellent communication skills: approachable, clear and credible
• A collaborative mindset with a desire to be part of a supportive team

You may be:

• An experienced HR Consultant looking for more autonomy and variety
• Running your own consultancy but ready to focus purely on client delivery
• An employment lawyer wanting a more people-focused, advisory role or a senior HR professional seeking a more consultative career path
• Relevant qualifications (CIPD and/or employment law) are welcomed but experience and approach are equally important.

What’s in it for you:

• Salary circa £60,000 – £70,000
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Annual bonus (discretionary)
• Flexible approach to working hours
• A genuinely supportive and friendly team environment
• The opportunity to shape your role and influence the future of the business