HR Consultant

Roots HR; Stafford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Roots HR CIC is a dynamic HR consultancy specialising in tailored human resources solutions for social sector employers, including charities. We seek an experienced HR Consultant to join our small but dedicated team and provide pragmatic HR advice, documentation and compliance support to clients by phone, Teams/Zoom and email.

You will advise on employee relations, compliance and HR strategy for a diverse client base, working autonomously while collaborating with colleagues to deliver high

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at all levels.
• Extensive experience delivering robust generalist HR advice and guidance.
• Ability to produce high-quality written reports and documentation.
• Passionate about human resources and committed to updating knowledge regularly.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR guidance in employee relations, compliance and HR strategy.
• Counsel clients by phone, Teams/Zoom and email with a pragmatic, client-focused approach.
• Support clients in implementing best practices and robust HR processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Influencing at all levels

Written reports

HR advisory experience

Education

Chartered MCIPD level or Level 7 HR qualification

Job description

Closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 4 October 2026

About Us

Roots HR is a dynamic and growing HR consultancy specialising in providing tailored, pragmatic human resources solutions to social sector employers, including charities. We believe in the power of HR to transform the social sector, and we are looking for an experienced HR Consultant to join our small but dedicated team.

We are founded on the belief that social sector organisations of all sizes should have access to high quality, practical and affordable human resources services. We recognise the challenges for such organisations and develop our services to meet the needs of the social sector, in terms of culture, risk and scale. We deliver those services on a more than profit basis to meet our social purpose.

Our market leading COMPLY service is in high demand, and we are now seeking to grow our team with the appointment of an HR Consultant who will provide comprehensive and pragmatic HR advice, documentation, and compliance support to clients by phone, Teams / Zoom and email.

Position Overview

As an HR Consultant at Roots HR, you will have the opportunity to work closely with a diverse client base, helping them navigate HR challenges and implement best practices. You will provide expert guidance in areas such as employee relations, compliance, HR strategy, and more. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment and wants to make a significant impact on our clients' success.

We need an experienced practitioner who has operated in a consultancy environment or has built their career in a well-structured environment and is now looking to take their first step into consultancy. You will need a high level of initiative and the confidence and flexibility to meet the demands of an external client base, together with the drive and enthusiasm to work autonomously.

The successful candidate will, along with other essential criteria:

• Be qualified to Chartered MCIPD level or as a minimum hold a level 7 qualifcation in HR
• Have extensive experience of delivering robust generalist HR advice and guidance, including advising and coaching line managers and advising to a successful conclusion on a broad range of complex employee relations issues
• Social sector experience or exposure, gained through employment, volunteering or governance role(s) with extensive and broad operational delivery of robust generalist HR advice and guidance
• Have excellent communication skills and be extremely skilled in influencing at all levels
• Have excellent written skills, able to produce high-quality reports and other documentation
• Be passionate about human resources and committed to updating their knowledge on a frequent basis.

In return for your skills and commitment we can offer you:

• A wide range of interesting and demanding work in a sector where HR effectiveness impacts on the life of the community
• A friendly, team-oriented, supportive and trusting work environment
• Coaching and support in consultancy skills and practices
• Partnering internally with experienced and supportive colleagues.

Roots HR CIC is an equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community. Continued eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Strictly no contact from agencies please.

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