HR Consultant

Rubicon Recruitment; England; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven HR consultancy in the South of England is seeking an HR Consultant to provide expert HR advice and manage employee relations cases. The role offers flexible working hours, profit share eligibility, and a collaborative culture focused on continuous professional development. Ideal candidates will have a CIPD qualification and experience in an HR Advisor role. This position is remote with autonomy in engagements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Eligibility for profit share

Private medical insurance

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist role.
• Proven experience handling employee relations issues.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Providing proactive and reactive HR advice to a range of clients.
• Managing employee relations cases, including investigations.
• Drafting and updating employment contracts and HR documentation.

Skills

CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience)

Strong understanding of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Consultant Remote (South of England) £38,000

Are you a confident and compassionate HR professional who thrives on helping workplaces become more supportive, compliant, and high‑performing? Do you enjoy variety, building trusted client relationships, and delivering expert HR advice that makes a genuine difference?

Rubicon are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing, 100% employee‑owned, values‑driven consultancy, specialising in HR and training solutions for organisations across the UK. Our client work closely with businesses, many of them employee‑owned, to create inclusive, effective, and legally compliant workplaces where people and performance thrive.

As an HR Consultant, you ll be a key part of a collaborative, supportive team where every voice counts. You ll enjoy autonomy in your role, the flexibility to work from home, and the opportunity to partner directly with a diverse portfolio of clients.

As an HR Consultant, you will benefit from:

• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Eligibility for profit share
• Private medical insurance
• Continuous professional development in employment law and HR best practices
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Opportunities to network with like‑minded HR professionals
• The chance to contribute to a values‑led, employee‑owned business

As an HR Consultant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing proactive and reactive HR advice to a range of clients
• Managing employee relations cases, including investigations, grievances, and disciplinary matters
• Drafting and updating employment contracts, policies, and HR documentation
• Supporting clients with organisational change, restructuring, and culture development
• Designing and delivering engaging HR and employment law training sessions
• Contributing to business growth through client relationship management and service excellence
• Assisting with HR projects and administration to support the wider team

As an HR Consultant, your experience will include:

• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience)
• A strong understanding of UK employment law
• At least 2 years experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist role
• Proven experience handling employee relations issues and supporting organisational change
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and influencing skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to exceptional client service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong administrative skills
• Based in the South of England with flexibility to travel for client meetings
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car insured for work use

Desirable experience:

• Exposure to employee‑owned business models (EOTs)
• TUPE, pay and reward, or mediation experience
• Experience delivering HR training or workshops
• Commercial awareness and consultancy experience

If you re ready to take the next step in your HR career and join a consultancy that truly cares about people and purpose we d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and contact Ellie at Rubicon for more information.