We're Hiring: HR Consultant - Employee Relations Specialist
Location: Taunton (Office-Based)
Hours: Full-Time
Salary: Circa £40,000/Consummate with level of experience
Benefits: Comprehensive package + professional development opportunities
We are looking for:
Not just someone who knows HR, but someone who gets business.
You'll be confident, commercially minded, and comfortable advising SME owners on real-world people issues. You won't hide behind policy or say "computer says no." Instead, you'll provide practical, straight-talking advice that works.
You'll thrive here if you:
✔ Have strong, up-to-date HR and UK employment law knowledge
✔ Handle clients with confidence and sound judgement
✔ Balance risk with commercial reality
✔ Manage your own time and workload effectively
✔ Roll up your sleeves and get stuck in
✔ Are curious, proactive, and always keen to learn
The Role
You'll be the go-to expert for chairing and advising on a wide range of employee relations matters, including:
* Disciplinary
* Grievance
* Redundancy
* Performance management
* Absence management
* Capability
No two days are the same. One minute you'll be guiding a client through a complex ER case; the next you'll be supporting a restructure or helping a business get their HR foundations right.
You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where client expectations are high and where your expertise genuinely makes a difference.
About Us
At The HR Dept Somerset, we're a dynamic, and supportive team.
No egos. No passengers. Just experienced professionals who pull together and deliver exceptional HR support to SMEs across the region.
We pride ourselves on offering high-quality, commercially focused HR advice that helps businesses confidently navigate complex people challenges.
About You
* CIPD qualified
* Strong experience handling complex HR/ER matters
* Solid UK employment law knowledge
* Experience working across multiple sectors
* Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise effectively
Why Join Us?
If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and being trusted to just get on with it, this could be exactly what you're looking for.
You'll have real ownership, meaningful client relationships, and the chance to develop your expertise in a supportive, down-to-earth team.
Ready to apply? We'd love to hear from you.