Contract HR Consultant

TLT LLP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Contract HR Consultant in Bristol. This part-time, 3-month contract focuses on advising on people-related aspects of starting a new business operation. Responsibilities include developing HR policies and employment contracts, conducting HR needs assessments, and supporting local hiring strategies. A strong background in HR consulting and relevant qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Proven HR consulting experience working with growth driven start-ups.
• Experience of building people policies and operations.
• Understanding of reward and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop compliant employment contracts and HR policies.
• Advise on local legal and regulatory considerations.
• Conduct HR needs assessments aligned with local market conditions.

Skills

HR consulting experience

Understanding of employee lifecycle

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to deliver results in fast-paced environments

Knowledge of payroll processes

Understanding of data and reporting

Education

Relevant HR qualifications (CIPD, SHRM)

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Contract HR Consultant to advise on all people-related aspects of setting up a new business operation. This role will deliver the creation of contracts, policies, procedures, onboarding and recruitment processes within a given strategic people framework to enable the operation to be up and running in the Autumn of 2025. The opportunity is a part time 3-month contract, paid a day rate via an Umbrella Company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop compliant employment contracts, HR policies, procedures, contracts and employee handbooks specific to the new venture.
• Advise on local legal and regulatory considerations around relevant employment law, employee benefits, health & safety compliance, and statutory reporting
• Conduct HR needs assessments to align with local market conditions, regulatory requirements, and cultural norms.
• Obtain and analyse local salary & benefits benchmark data.
• Support with local hiring strategy, including job profiling, candidate sourcing, and induction framework
• Ensure smooth integration with global HR policies where relevant

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven HR consulting experience working with growth driven start-ups.
• Good understanding of the employee lifecycle and experience of building people policies, procedures and operations to support.
• Experience of People related change management projects
• Ability to deliver results within a fast-paced, evolving business environment
• Excellent interpersonal, advisory, and communication skills
• Relevant HR qualifications (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent)
• Some understanding of reward, employee relations and training considerations for business operations
• Experience of payroll processes
• Understanding of data and reporting in a people function

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.

Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.