Flexible Hours: 9:00–17:00 or 9:00–14:30, Monday to Friday-Immediate Start
"Please note: this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK at the time of application."
Aalberts hydronic flow control, part of the global Aalberts group, is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Consultant to provide operational and administrative HR support at our St Helens site.
This is a self-employed consultancy role, reporting to the International HR Manager, supporting as a HR Advisor, and helping to ensure HR compliance, efficiency, and best practice in line with ACAS standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Support and advise Line Managers & Senior Managers with day-to-day HR operations and administration.
* Train, coach, and guide line managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practice.
* Drive HR compliance across the site, ensuring alignment with company policies and UK employment law.
* Recommend and implement HR process improvements and cost-saving methods.
* Support HR reporting and contribute to international HR initiatives.
* Act as a trusted partner to managers, ensuring consistent application of policies and fair employee treatment.
Requirements
* Proven experience in HR operations, compliance, and line manager support.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ACAS guidance.
* Ability to coach and influence managers at all levels.
* Highly organised, with attention to detail and a proactive approach.
* Comfortable working independently and as a trusted consultant.
* Self-employed status, responsible for managing own tax, NI, pensions, and statutory obligations.
Consultancy Terms
* Self-employed / Independent Contractor – outside IR35.
* Consultant is solely responsible for all tax, NI, and statutory contributions.
* Payment: on receipt of invoice, 30-day terms.
* Flexible working: choice of full-time (9:00–17:00) or school-hours (9:00–14:30), Monday to Friday. (fee pro-rata)
* Based at Aalberts-hfc, St Helens.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation with strong values, while shaping and strengthening HR operations locally. You'll play a key role in embedding compliance, building manager capability, and ensuring people practices are aligned with the business strategy.
Job Types: Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Flexitime
Work Location: In person