HR Consultant (12-Month FTC - Maternity Cover)

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 is seeking a proactive HR professional to partner with clients, delivering expert HR support across employee relations, change programmes and people initiatives. You’ll manage a portfolio of clients, build trusted relationships, and provide practical HR solutions using market-leading technology.

This 12-month fixed-term role offers home-based work with occasional visits to our Kettering office, supporting clients on-site when needed.

Qualifications

• Senior level HR experience with complex employee relations cases.
• Ability to lead change programmes and develop people strategies.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR support across employee relations, change programmes and people initiatives.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver practical HR solutions.
• Support training, development and recruitment needs, including workshops and campaigns.
• Oversee preparation of employment documentation, contracts, policies and letters.
• Coordinate absence management and occupational health referrals when required.
• Collaborate with HR team to ensure compliant, high-quality client service.

Skills

Senior HR experience

Employee relations

Change management

HR technology

Recruitment support

Tools

HRIS

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.

In this 12-month fixed-term role, you'll manage your own portfolio of clients, providing expert HR support across employee relations, change programmes and people initiatives. Working alongside an experienced team and using market leading technology, you'll build strong client relationships, deliver practical HR solutions, and become a trusted partner to your clients.

• Salary: £40,000 basic salary plus commission, with earnings up to £52,000 per annum.
• 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 and rewarding opportunity to partner with clients across a wide range of people matters. We're looking for someone who is confident managing complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary, grievance, appeal, redundancy and TUPE processes, while ensuring 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 help deliver positive outcomes for both 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 and sourcing strong candidates. Working as part of a supportive HR team, you'll also oversee the preparation of employment documentation, contracts, policies and letters, while coordinating absence management and occupational health referrals where required. This is a collaborative role that would suit someone who enjoys building strong client relationships, providing exceptional service, and making a genuine difference to the organisations they support.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring senior level HR experience, including managing complex employee relations cases, leading change programmes, and developing people strategies. You will have strong knowledge of employment legislation, a pragmatic approach to its application, and a high aptitude for technology. You'll also be a strong relationship builder who thrives in a collaborative, team focused culture and enjoys working in partnership to deliver positive business outcomes.

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: 10th November 2026

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We may look to close the advert early.

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.