HR Consultant

Spider Web Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR services provider is seeking experienced HR Consultants at all levels to deliver outsourced HR support in Ipswich. This is a full-time, permanent position with a hybrid work pattern. Successful candidates will hold a minimum CIPD Level 5 qualification and have relevant experience. The role involves advising on employee relations and implementing HR solutions while maintaining strong client relationships. Competitive salary offers from £35,000 plus generous benefits including 33 days of holiday and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare and Life Cover

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or equivalent.
• Strong commercial mindset and up-to-date knowledge of employment law and best practices.
• Experience in training delivery or HR systems/CRM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end HR support across the employee lifecycle.
• Design and implement tailored People Plans and action plans.
• Collaborate with HR and L&D teams to meet client needs.
• Build client relationships and represent the company at events.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in employee relations

Organised and proactive

Excellent influencing abilities

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Relevant degree

Job description

HR Consultant – Spider is advertising on behalf of our client who is seeking HR Consultants at all levels, from entry-level to Senior, to join their team on a full-time, permanent hybrid basis, based in Ipswich, Suffolk (with flexibility to travel to clients across the region).

Why them:

They are a leading provider of outsourced HR and Learning & Development services, working closely with clients across sectors and sizes. They help organisations deliver HR with confidence, offering expert guidance, operational support, and strategic insight. Joining them means being part of a collaborative, values‑led team guided by their PARIS values: Passion, Accountability, Results, Integrity, and Simplicity. You will work with a diverse client portfolio, enjoy a blend of home‑based and client‑facing work, and contribute to projects that shape people strategies, cultures, and long‑term success.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: from £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Holiday: 33 days including Bank Holidays
• Pension: Contributory scheme, auto‑enrolment applies
• Employee extras such as: Healthcare and Life Cover, career development, training opportunities, flexible working, and the chance to work on impactful HR and L&D projects.

About the role:

As an HR Consultant, you will deliver outsourced HR support across the full employee lifecycle, from strategic planning to day‑to‑day operational advice. You will advise and support managers on employee relations, organisational change, and HR initiatives, while identifying potential learning and development needs to be addressed with their dedicated L&D team. Building trusted client relationships, representing the company externally, and identifying opportunities to add value are central to this role. You will work autonomously while collaborating with internal teams to deliver high‑quality, consistent HR solutions. Working hours are 9am – 5pm, with some flexibility for networking and events.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver end‑to‑end HR support across the employee lifecycle, including strategic planning, employee relations, and change management.
• Design and implement People Plans and 90‑day action plans tailored to client needs.
• Advise and support managers on complex employee issues and organisational change initiatives.
• Identify L&D needs and collaborate with the Learning & Development team to deliver tailored programmes.
• Build strong client relationships, identify opportunities to add value, and represent the company at external events.

About you:

As an HR Consultant, you will be CIPD qualified (minimum Level 5), ideally supported by a relevant degree, with at least 3 years’ experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or equivalent. You should have a strong commercial mindset, experience delivering HR initiatives across industries, excellent communication and influencing skills, and up‑to‑date knowledge of employment law and best practice. Organised, resilient, proactive, and confident working autonomously, you will have a track record of achieving positive outcomes for clients. Experience in training delivery, HR systems/CRM, or AI in HR is desirable. You will need to have access to own car to travel to clients and events.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this HR Consultant role and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up‑to‑date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

Additional keywords: HR Consultant, HR Business Partner, HR Manager, HR Advisor, Employee Relations, People Operations, HR Strategy, HR Projects, Learning & Development, HR Outsourcing, HR Solutions, HR Policies, CIPD.