HR Consultant – Growing HR Consultancy
Salary: £32,000 to £40,000 DOE
Location: North Yorkshire, with regular client travel
Type: Full-time, permanent
Are you an experienced HR generalist looking to step into a varied consultancy role?
Do you enjoy autonomy, client‑facing work, and delivering practical, people‑first HR advice?
Are you looking to grow your career within a modern, supportive HR consultancy?
Castle HR and Training Solutions is an outsourced HR services provider, part of the Castle Employment Group – proudly recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2024. We partner with SMEs across Yorkshire to deliver expert, commercially focused HR advice and support across the employee lifecycle. We’re looking for a proactive and driven HR Consultant to join our busy team.
The Role
As an HR Consultant, you will support a diverse portfolio of SME clients, with a strong focus on engineering and manufacturing businesses. No two days will be the same.
Your responsibilities will include:
HR Advice and Casework
* Providing clear, practical advice on disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence and general HR matters
* Managing employee relations casework end‑to‑end
* Preparing letters, investigation reports, meeting notes and outcome documentation
Policies and Documentation
* Drafting and updating contracts of employment, policies and employee handbooks
* Ensuring clients remain compliant with UK employment law and ACAS guidance
Projects and Consultancy
* Supporting HR audits, restructures, change programmes and employee experience projects
* Assisting with training materials and facilitating sessions where required
Client Relationships
* Acting as a trusted adviser to your own client portfolio
* Building strong, professional relationships
* Representing the consultancy with confidence and credibility
* Growing client accounts through identifying and promoting additional solutions
About You
You will be an experienced HR professional who enjoys variety and client‑facing work.
Essential:
* At least 2 years HR generalist, employee relations or employment law experience, in‑house or consultancy
* Confidence advising line managers and business owners
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Well organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities/cases
* Commercially minded, prepared to support our financial goals
* Client‑focused with a passion for delivering outstanding service
Preferred but not essential:
* CIPD Level 5 or working towards, or an employment law qualification
You will need a full UK driving licence and access to a car, as the role involves visiting client sites across the North.
Why Join Castle?
Flexibility: While the role will be based from our head office in Scarborough there is opportunity for remote / home work and on‑site client support.
Variety and Impact: Work with diverse industries, solving unique challenges and making a real difference for businesses and their people.
Award‑Winning Culture: Be part of Castle Employment Group, recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2024.
Grow your Career: Access to personal development and ongoing learning.
Values Led Business: Join a business that is led by its values and driven by its purpose of empowering people and workplaces to succeed while creating a lasting, positive impact in our Yorkshire community.
Benefits that benefit you: Flexible benefits scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, with buy and sell option, access to training and development, CSR day to volunteer where you choose, annual pay reviews, Birthday off, team days out and annual celebrations.
This role would suit someone who enjoys hands‑on HR work, wants variety, and is excited by the opportunity to grow with an ambitious consultancy.
How to Apply
Closing date – 1st March
Interview date – 9th March
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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