We are looking for an HR Consultant for our Bristol based client. The Job: On behalf of our professional services client we are seeking a Part Time HR Consultant. The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on all people-related aspects of setting up a new business operation including the creation of contracts, policies, procedures, onboarding and recruitment processes to enable the operation to be up and running by Autumn 2025. This is a part time 3-month contract, paid on a day rate basis via an Umbrella Company. Key Responsibilities will include: Developing compliant employment contracts, HR policies, procedures, contracts and employee handbooks specific to the new venture. Advising on local legal and regulatory considerations around relevant employment law, employee benefits, health & safety compliance, and statutory reporting Conducting HR needs assessments to align with local market conditions, regulatory requirements, and cultural norms. Obtaining and analysing local salary & benefits benchmark data. Supporting with local hiring strategy, including job profiling, candidate sourcing, and induction framework Ensuring smooth integration with global HR policies where relevant The Person: Proven HR consulting experience working with growth driven start-ups. Good understanding of the employee lifecycle and experience of building people policies, procedures and operations to support. Experience of People related change management projects Ability to deliver results within a fast-paced, evolving business environment Excellent interpersonal, advisory, and communication skills Relevant HR qualifications (e.g. CIPD or equivalent experience) Desirable: Some understanding of reward, employee relations and training considerations for business operations Experience of payroll processes Understanding of data and reporting in a people function The Hours: 1-2 days per week The Location: Central Bristol, Hybrid The Salary: £300- 350 per day The Contract: 3 months