HR Consultant

Michael Page; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract employment benefits

Job summary

Michael Page in Edinburgh is seeking an HR Consultant to provide professional HR support to clients in the business services sector. You will deliver pragmatic HR advice, help improve HR setups, and support management in implementing effective HR policies and recruitment practices.

The role focuses on building inclusive cultures, mentoring line managers and delivering compliant, commercial HR solutions. Travel to client sites and offices is expected as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in HR practice, employee relations and legislation.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to explain complex ideas in clear, concise terms to clients.
• Willing to travel to office locations and client sites.
• Discretion and confidentiality awareness.
• Forward-thinking and innovative approach to tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused and pragmatic HR advice to clients.
• Help clients improve HR setups and implement practical tools.
• Advise management on HR policy application and recruitment support.
• Assist clients to build inclusive, values-driven cultures.
• Mentor and support line managers as first point of contact for HR queries.
• Research and implement cost-effective HR tools and processes.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication

Questioning skills

Consultative approach

Client focus

Discretion

Organisational skills

Travel readiness

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

As an HR Consultant in Edinburgh - you'll play a key role in providing professional HR support and guidance to clients within the business services industry. Your work will help ensure smooth operations by addressing HR matters and implementing effective solutions.

Client Details

A company in the business services industry based in Edinburgh.

Description

• Providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice and recommendations around day-to-day HR and employment issues.
• Working with clients to continuously improve their current HR set ups by recommending and assisting with implementing solutions, changes and practical tools to help them grow.
• Advising management teams on the practical application of their HR policies and helping them recruit, train and manage their new team members.
• Helping our clients to build inclusive, welcoming and values driven cultures and working environments.
• Mentoring and supporting the development of line managers, acting as first point of contact for HR queries and on management support and advice.
• Researching and implementing cost effective HR tools that simplify working practices and add value to our clients.

Profile

• Applied knowledge of HR practice, employee relations and legislation and an understanding of how to translate this into simple, effective and practical advice and tools for clients (minimum 2 years' experience).
• Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to explain complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise, jargon-free manner to clients aligned to their needs and desired outcomes.
• Excellent questioning skills to carefully understand client issues and needs in order to develop and implement tailored solutions and fulfil requirements.
• A consultative and flexible approach with the ability to tailor solutions to requirements and take a commercial and client-focused approach to problem solving.
• Effective people skills building trust, rapport and confidence with clients and internally
• Discretion and an awareness and understanding of strict confidentiality requirements.
• A forward thinking, solutions-focused and innovative approach to improve and develop tools, processes and solutions.
• Responsive and client-focused recognising the importance of facilitating an excellent client experience and representing the brand externally.
• Committed to continuous improvement and ongoing learning & personal development.
• Highly organised, diligent and with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Willing and able to travel to our office locations and to client sites, as required.
• Candidates should be CIPD-qualified, or willing to work toward gaining this qualification in the future.
• Full driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Job Offer

• Permanent position within the business services industry.
• Salary ranging up to £32,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Contract employment benefits.

People are at the heart of Michael Page

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.