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
We're 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. We pride ourselves on offering practical, people-focused solutions, helping clients navigate everything from recruitment to redundancies, and everything in between.
Bespoke HR 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 we are 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, we want to hear from you