HR Consultant

HR Dept; Taunton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consulting firm in Taunton is looking for an HR Consultant to provide expert HR advice. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified and possess strong UK employment law knowledge. Responsibilities include assisting clients with HR issues and supporting HR processes. Competitive salary of £35K to £40K based on experience with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex HR issues across various business sectors.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law.
• Excellent HRIS experience includes setup and data transfer.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients onsite with redundancy programs and employee relations issues.
• Support the HR Advice Line, ensuring accurate and timely advice.
• Conduct regular client review meetings and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Proficiency in MS Office

UK employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD qualified

Graduate calibre

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

About Us

Join our dynamic team at the HR Dept Somerset, where we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional HR consulting services to employers. We provide high-quality, commercial HR advice and support to a diverse range of clients, helping them navigate complex HR issues with ease.

Role Overview

As an HR Consultant, you will be instrumental in providing expert quality HR advice and support to our clients. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can juggle multiple responsibilities and deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

HR Service Delivery:

• Assist clients onsite with redundancy programs, employee relations issues, and TUPE matters.
• Support the HR Advice Line, ensuring accurate and timely advice.
• Provide expert HR guidance on employee relations over telephone and email.
• Chair or support formal meetings for clients.
• Deliver HR training and update client policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with company governance.
• Support client recruitment efforts and provide detailed reports.
• Good HRIS experience to support client HRIS systems and reporting.

Business Relations and Development:

• Conduct regular client review meetings and identify new business opportunities.
• Support new client onboarding.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: CIPD qualified, graduate calibre
• Experience: Handling complex HR issues, strong UK employment law knowledge, and experience across various business sectors
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Excellent HRIS experience to include setup and data transfer

Competencies

• Customer Focus: Understand and meet the commercial needs of clients, maintaining strong relationships
• Communication: Present information accurately and clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Attention to Detail: Ensure all work is thorough and accurate
• Prioritising: Manage tasks effectively to meet deadlines
• Professionalism: Self-motivated, organised, and proactive in solving problems

Our Values

At The HR Dept, we:

• Are a winning team who support each other and our clients.
• Are honest and open with each other, our clients, and our partners.
• Are customer-focused, working with a sense of urgency and professionalism.
• Continually learn and grow, embracing change and striving for improvement.
• And above all we love what we do and have fun doing it.

Why Join Us

If you are a true HR specialist and looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and help us continue to deliver outstanding HR services to our clients.

Embrace the opportunity to grow your career with us and make a difference in the world of HR consulting.

Location: Taunton (office based) with travel to client sites

Reports to: Managing Director

Contract: Permanent, Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30

Salary: £35K to £40K, based on experience

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including professional development opportunities