We are looking for an HR Consultant to join Impact HR, a growing people‑first consultancy in the UK. The role is hands‑on and service‑driven, delivering expert, pragmatic, and commercially minded advice to a diverse client base.
Why this role matters
Their clients rely on us as trusted advisors to deliver compliant solutions to people issues, enabling them to focus on business growth.
What you will be doing
You will work with a portfolio of clients across various sectors, providing both operational and strategic HR support.
Service delivery and client portfolio
* Personally manage a portfolio of clients through phone, email and onsite/virtual meeting support as required.
* Ensure advice, documentation and support are delivered to a consistently high standard.
* Deliver hands‑on HR consultancy in line with client expectations, including casework, project delivery and proactive support.
* Align your consultancy delivery with Impact HR’s central tools, systems and operational frameworks.
Your day‑to‑day will include
Strategic HR
* Support clients to shape long‑term people strategies, aligning HR practices with their business goals.
* Conduct HR audits and develop tailored people plans to identify risks, gaps and opportunities with clear follow‑up actions.
* Advise on and implement scalable HR strategies that reflect each client’s size, sector and culture.
* Act as a sounding board for leadership teams on key business decisions with a people impact.
Employee relations
* Manage all ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance and capability cases.
* Provide reactive and proactive solutions through onsite or remote meetings.
Absence management
* Guide clients through absence issues, from holiday queries to long‑term sickness cases.
* Conduct welfare meetings, return‑to‑work interviews and manage absence processes from start to finish.
TUPE and redundancy
* Manage complex change processes from start to finish, including TUPE transfers, redundancy and restructure exercises.
Family friendly and flexible working
* Advise on family‑friendly policies and flexible working procedures.
* Develop enhanced offerings tailored to the client’s people strategy.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
* Support clients with strategic approaches to EDI and training.
* Conduct impact assessments and support cases linked to discrimination, bullying or harassment.
Recruitment and selection
* Advise on recruitment campaigns, write job descriptions and support the advertising and selection process, including psychometric assessments.
* Design effective hiring processes that align with the client’s strategy.
Onboarding and induction
* Design, review and enhance induction programmes that incorporate company culture.
* Support clients with structured probationary reviews and early‑stage employment concerns.
Learning and development
* Design and deliver bespoke training programmes to upskill the workforce across all HR topics.
* Support clients to identify and fill skill gaps.
Pay and benefits
* Advise on pay structures, benefits and reward strategies tailored to client size and sector.
* Support fair pay reviews including gender pay gap reporting.
Other project work
* Handle a wide range of project‑based and ongoing HR matters, from exit interviews to settlement agreements.
Business development and networking
* Represent Impact HR at networking events and within the local business community.
* Build strong relationships, deliver excellent service and identify opportunities for growth or new services.
* Any other duties as required.
What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)
* Build trust with a core portfolio of clients and become their go‑to HR Consultant.
* Lead multiple disciplinary, grievance, TUPE and redundancy cases.
* Deliver impactful training on topics such as EDI, absence management or performance management.
* Develop and implement new initiatives and processes, including policies, induction programmes or pay structures.
* Identify business development opportunities and secure repeat and referral work.
* Contribute to internal consultancy processes and share knowledge with peers.
About You
You are a skilled HR professional, confident communicator, natural relationship builder and commercially aware consultant. You are comfortable working autonomously within a wider team and love variety in your work. You are able to travel for client site visits as required.
Qualificiation and Experience
* Strong generalist HR background, ideally with consultancy or multi‑site experience.
* Expert knowledge of UK employment law and best practice across the full employee lifecycle.
* Strong consulting and coaching skills.
* Accuracy, attention to detail, excellent planning and time‑management skills.
* Competency in project management and proficiency with MS 365.
* Experience with CRMs and HR systems.
* A solutions‑focused, commercially aware mindset and application of data protection and confidentiality.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits.
* Flexible working with travel to client sites.
* Supportive, values‑led team culture.
* Progression pathways and professional development.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Human Resources
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