HR Consultant

WorkNest; Horsham; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Remote-friendly / remote working

Supportive culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

WorkNest is seeking a passionate HR Consultant to support a portfolio of clients with practical, people-focused HR advice across employment law, absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes, and organisational change.

You'll draft contracts, policies and handbooks, calculate holiday entitlements, conduct investigations, support hearings, and deliver training, while growing your HR career within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Solid generalist HR experience gained in-house or consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards this.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, tailored HR advice across a wide range of matters.
• Draft contracts, policies and staff handbooks for clients.
• Calculate pro-rated holidays and redundancy entitlements.
• Conduct investigations and support hearings.
• Deliver training and drive process improvements.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Employment law knowledge

HR best practices

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Are you a passionate HR professional who enjoys variety, building strong client relationships, and making a real difference? Join our amazing team and play a key role in supporting clients with pragmatic, people focused HR advice.

Why join us

WorkNest’s 900+ colleagues support over 50,000 organisations worldwide, helping them manage risk, improve performance, and protect what matters most. By combining smart technology with expert advice across Employment Law, HR, Health & Safety, Cyber Security, ISO, and Compliance services, we act as a true extension of our clients’ teams.

Following significant growth over the past two years, including international expansion and strategic acquisitions, WorkNest continues to grow at pace. As part of Axiom GRC, we have ambitious plans for the future, with a goal of building a £250 million business through sustained growth and innovation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your HR consultancy career, offering real variety in your work, exposure to different sectors and businesses, and the support of a collaborative and experienced team behind you every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum plus bonus

• Great benefits

• Dependent on location, full remote working may be considered.

• Supportive and inclusive work culture

• Real opportunities to grow your HR career

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a knowledgeable, and proactive HR Consultant to join our growing team. You’ll be the go-to expert for a portfolio of clients, offering practical, tailored advice across a wide range of HR matters including employee relations, absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes, organisational change, redundancy, and family friendly rights.

You’ll support clients with everything from drafting contracts, policies, and staff handbooks to calculating holiday and redundancy entitlements, conducting investigations, supporting hearings, and delivering training where required. No two days are the same, and you’ll work closely with colleagues to ensure we continue delivering excellent service, even during busy periods or when colleagues are away. This is a brilliant opportunity to build trusted relationships with clients and genuinely make an impact within their organisations. You’ll also contribute to account management, process improvements, and promoting the wider range of WorkNest and Axiom GRC services where appropriate.

You’ll be encouraged to continue growing professionally through ongoing learning and development, with plenty of support from a warm, collaborative team that shares knowledge and celebrates success together.

If you're passionate about HR, enjoy variety in your work, and thrive in a fast paced, people focused environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring solid generalist HR experience gained either in-house or within a consultancy environment. You’ll also have strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practice. You’ll ideally be CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards this (or have equivalent, demonstrable experience).

You’ll be confident advising on a broad range of HR matters including disciplinary and grievance processes, redundancy, absence management, contracts and policies. You’ll also be comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast paced environment and building strong relationships with a variety of clients and stakeholders.

You'll have strong attention to detail, commercial awareness, and a good understanding of the impact HR advice can have on clients and the risks they face. Confidence with calculations such as pro-rated holiday entitlements and redundancy calculations is essential, alongside excellent communication and organisational skills.

We’re looking for someone who is collaborative, proactive, and genuinely passionate about delivering an outstanding client experience.

Ideally, you’ll also bring:

• Training delivery experience

• Knowledge of HR systems

• Project management experience

Up for the challenge?

If you share our values - Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Inclusion -.

WorkNest is committed to creating a culture of Inclusionand ensuring that everyone – job applicants, clients, colleagues, and anyone else we deal with – is treated fair and with respect. We continuously review our policies and processes to support our aim to create a diverse team, however, please speak to our Talent Team if there are any adjustments, we need to make in order to ensure, a genuine equality of opportunity.

Closing date: 14th November 2026 Please note: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We may look to close the advert early, so please don't delay in submitting your application.

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