HR Consultant

WorkNest People; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing benefits

Home-based with office visits

Job summary

WorkNest, a UK-based HR and employment advisory partner, is seeking a proactive HR professional who excels at partnering with clients and delivering trusted people support. You will help organisations manage employee relations, changes, and people strategies while ensuring compliance with employment law.

The role is home-based with flexibility to visit our Kettering office and support clients on-site when needed. Join a collaborative, technology-driven business with a strong growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• Substantial HR experience with employee relations.
• Experience supporting change programmes and developing people strategies.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and practical advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, appeal, redundancy and TUPE.
• Support change management projects and develop people strategies for clients.
• Assist training, development and recruitment needs and manage employment documentation.
• Coordinate contracts, policies and letters and oversee absence management and occupational health referrals.
• Build lasting client relationships, identify opportunities for additional HR support, and prepare proposals.

Skills

Employee relations

Change management

People strategy

Employment law knowledge

Job description

If you're a proactive HR professional who enjoys partnering with clients, building trusted relationships and delivering exceptional people support, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us

WorkNest’s 900+ colleagues support over 50,000 organisations worldwide, helping them manage risk, improve performance, and protect what matters most. 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 is continuing 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.

As our business continues to evolve, so do the opportunities for our colleagues. Join us and be part of a collaborative and people focused business where your contribution can make a real impact.

What We Offer

• Salary: £40,000 basic salary plus commission, with earnings up to £52,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time role working 40 hours per week
• Amazing benefits
• Home-based with flexibility to visit our Kettering office and support clients on-site when needed.
• Opportunity to develop your experience within a growing, technology-driven business
• Collaborative team and supportive culture

What We’re Looking For

This role offers a varied opportunity to partner with clients across a wide range of people matters. You’ll manage complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary, grievance, appeal, redundancy and TUPE processes, helping clients remain compliant with employment legislation and best practice.

You’ll also support organisations through change management projects, working closely with senior leaders to provide practical advice, develop people strategies and deliver positive outcomes for businesses and their employees.

Alongside this, you’ll support clients with their training, development and recruitment needs, from helping to design and deliver workshops to managing recruitment campaigns. Supported by our HR Administrators and HR Advisors, you’ll also oversee employment documentation, contracts, policies and letters, and coordinate absence management and occupational health referrals where required.

Building lasting client relationships will be central to your role. You’ll maintain regular contact with your portfolio, ensure clients receive a responsive service and identify opportunities for additional HR support, including preparing proposals and meeting prospective clients where required.

About You

You’ll bring substantial HR experience, including managing complex employee relations cases, supporting change programmes and developing people strategies. You’ll have strong knowledge of employment legislation and the confidence to translate it into clear, practical advice.

You’ll be comfortable managing competing priorities across a portfolio of clients, with excellent communication skills, a high standard of written English and confidence using technology.

Above all, you’ll enjoy building trusted relationships, working collaboratively and delivering a service that clients value.

The role is home-based, with flexibility required to attend our Kettering office and travel to client sites as needed.

WorkNest is committed to creating a culture of Inclusionand ensuring that everyone – job applicants, clients, colleagues, and anyone else we deal with – is treated fairly 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: 21 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 an application.

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WorkNest is part of Axiom GRC, supporting organisations to look after their people and protect what matters most.

We combine expertise in people management, employment law, health and safety, and cyber resilience with smart technology and practical support to help organisations manage risk, maintain compliance, and perform at their best.