HR Consultant

MAD HR; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking an HR Consultant to deliver outsourced HR support across the employee lifecycle. Candidates should be CIPD qualified (Level 5) with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include advising on employee relations, designing People Plans, and collaborating with the Learning & Development team. This full-time, permanent position allows flexibility for client travel and offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits, including 33 days of holiday and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Salary starting from £35,000

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Pension with auto-enrolment

Healthcare and Life Cover

Career development opportunities

Flexible working

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in HR Business Partner or HR Manager roles.
• Proven track record of achieving positive outcomes for clients.
• Experience in training delivery or AI in HR is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end HR support across the employee lifecycle.
• Design and implement People Plans tailored to client needs.
• Advise managers on employee relations and change management.
• Collaborate with L&D team to identify training needs.
• Build strong client relationships and represent MAD-HR.

Skills

CIPD qualified (minimum Level 5)

Experience in HR initiatives

Excellent communication skills

Strong commercial mindset

Knowledge of employment law

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

HR systems/CRM

Job description

HR Consultant - MAD-HR

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

Why MAD-HR?

MAD-HR is a leading provider of outsourced HR and Learning & Development services, working closely with clients across sectors and sizes. We help organisations deliver HR with confidence, offering expert guidance, operational support, and strategic insight. Joining MAD-HR means being part of a collaborative, values‑led team guided by our 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 our dedicated L&D team. Building trusted client relationships, representing MAD-HR 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 MAD-HR 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 your 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.

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