HR Consultant

Roots HR CIC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interesting work in social sector

Friendly team environment

Consultancy coaching

Collaborative colleagues

Job summary

Roots HR CIC seeks an experienced HR Consultant to deliver pragmatic HR advice and compliance support to social sector clients. You will advise on employee relations, HR strategy and policy documentation, working remotely with a small dedicated team and using hybrid communication tools.

The ideal candidate is MCIPD Level 7 qualified with extensive generalist HR experience, strong communication, and a passion for social impact. Commitment to ongoing learning is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering robust generalist HR advice and guidance.
• Advising and coaching line managers to successful conclusions on complex ER issues.
• Excellent written skills with ability to produce high-quality reports.
• Passion for HR and commitment to ongoing knowledge update.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice, compliance support and employee relations guidance to clients.
• Support clients by phone, Teams/Zoom and email with documentation and compliance.
• Develop and implement HR strategies and best practices for social sector organisations.

Skills

Communication skills

Influencing

Written reports

HR experience

Education

Chartered MCIPD / Level 7 HR qualification

Job description

Closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 4 October 2026

About Us

Roots HR is a dynamic and growing HR consultancy specialising in providing tailored, pragmatic human resources solutions to social sector employers, including charities. We believe in the power of HR to transform the social sector, and we are looking for an experienced HR Consultant to join our small but dedicated team.

We are founded on the belief that social sector organisations of all sizes should have access to high quality, practical and affordable human resources services. We recognise the challenges for such organisations and develop our services to meet the needs of the social sector, in terms of culture, risk and scale. We deliver those services on a more than profit basis to meet our social purpose.

Our market leading COMPLY service is in high demand, and we are now seeking to grow our team with the appointment of an HR Consultant who will provide comprehensive and pragmatic HR advice, documentation, and compliance support to clients by phone, Teams / Zoom and email.

Position Overview

As an HR Consultant at Roots HR, you will have the opportunity to work closely with a diverse client base, helping them navigate HR challenges and implement best practices. You will provide expert guidance in areas such as employee relations, compliance, HR strategy, and more. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment and wants to make a significant impact on our clients' success.

The successful candidate will, along with other essential criteria:

• Be qualified to Chartered MCIPD level or as a minimum hold a level 7 qualification in HR
• Have extensive experience of delivering robust generalist HR advice and guidance, including advising and coaching line managers and advising to a successful conclusion on a broad range of complex employee relations issues
• Social sector experience or exposure, gained through employment, volunteering or governance role(s) with extensive and broad operational delivery of robust generalist HR advice and guidance
• Have excellent communication skills and be extremely skilled in influencing at all levels
• Have excellent written skills, able to produce high-quality reports and other documentation
• Be passionate about human resources and committed to updating their knowledge on a frequent basis.

Benefits

• A wide range of interesting and demanding work in a sector where HR effectiveness impacts on the life of the community
• A friendly, team-oriented, supportive and trusting work environment
• Coaching and support in consultancy skills and practices li>
• Partnering internally with experienced and supportive colleagues.

Roots HR CIC is an equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community.

Continued eligibility to work in the UK is required.

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