HR Consultant

EST; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in outsourced HR support is seeking a confident HR Director to join their dynamic team in Cardiff. This full-time role offers hybrid working and a chance to engage with diverse clients across multiple industries. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 7 qualification and solid experience in UK employment law, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills are essential for delivering tailored HR solutions and managing complex issues effectively.

Benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Paid compassionate leave

Access to online private GP appointments

Discount vouchers and perks

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Development and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in UK employment law and HR matters.
• Ability to manage complex HR issues and provide tailored advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of clients with unique HR needs.
• Provide practical HR advice and support on various employment matters.

Skills

Communication

HR Management

Education

CIPD Level 7 Diploma

Job description

Director at EST - Providing Outsourced HR Support for Growing Businesses

We’re looking for a confident and experienced HR professional to join our busy and supportive team.

What we offer:

• Hybrid working (office attendance approx. twice per week)
• Enhanced parental leave after three years’ service
• Paid compassionate leave
• Access to online private GP appointments
• Discount vouchers and perks
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Development and career progression
• A varied and rewarding client-facing role
• Opportunities to work with a broad range of industries

About you:

• CIPD qualified (Level 7 Diploma or equivalent)
• Solid experience working within UK employment law
• Ability to manage both routine and complex HR matters, including drafting contracts of employment; onboarding and probation; workplace investigations; grievances; disciplinaries; poor performance; sickness absence; restructure; redundancy; TUPE; and termination of employment.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days (or even hours) are the same! Your ability to juggle a high volume of clients – each with unique policies and culture – while delivering practical, tailored HR advice will set you apart.

Strong communication skills are essential. You’ll need to quickly understand client needs and provide clear, actionable guidance that goes beyond simply answering the question asked.

Additional requirements:

• Must have access to your own vehicle
• Must live within a commutable distance of Cardiff
• Occasional travel to client sites (Swansea to Bristol corridor)

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Business Consulting and Services