HR Consultant
Location: Guildford - Hybrid working, 50% office based
Salary: £40,187.35 per year
Hours: Full time or part time
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a dynamic and flexible consultancy role within a supportive and close-knit team?
Our client is a family-run business based in Guildford with a team of 16, providing outsourced HR support to over 140 businesses across a variety of sectors – from healthcare to hospitality. They pride themselves on offering practical, people-focused solutions, helping clients navigate everything from recruitment to redundancies, and everything in between.
They are now looking for a HR Consultant to join a growing team. Whether you're seeking part-time or full-time hours, this is a fantastic opportunity to work across a diverse client base, offering hands-on, practical HR advice and support.
What’s in it for you?
* A flexible role (part-time or full-time) tailored to fit around the right candidate
* A supportive, collaborative working environment
* Exposure to a wide range of clients, industries, and HR challenges
* Ongoing learning opportunities, including access to employment law updates and seminars
* A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same
About the role:
As a HR Consultant, you’ll be working directly with clients to provide high-quality HR advice and guidance, helping them resolve complex people issues and implement robust HR practices. You’ll manage a varied workload, supporting multiple businesses with their day-to-day HR needs and strategic projects.
What you’ll be doing?
* Providing HR advice to clients on a range of topics including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes, and absence management
* Supporting clients with recruitment projects, onboarding processes, and contractual documentation
* Attending client meetings and acting as the lead HR consultant in discussions
* Drafting bespoke contracts, policies, and employee handbooks
* Conducting HR audits and producing detailed reports with recommendations
* Keeping clients up to date with employment law changes and best practices
* Working closely with our operations manager and support team to deliver a seamless service
What they're looking for?
* Previous experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at consultant level
* A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with excellent interpersonal skills
* Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
* Confidence in advising clients and managing sensitive HR issues independently
* Outstanding organisation, attention to detail and written communication skills
* A proactive mindset with the ability to juggle multiple clients and priorities
* CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) is preferential but not essential
* A full UK driving licence and access to your own car for client visits
* If you thrive in a fast-paced, varied environment and enjoy making a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, they want to hear from you!