HR Consultant in Southampton)

Rubicon Recruitment Group; England; Remote; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive HR consultancy is seeking an HR Consultant to provide expert HR advice and support to clients across the South of England. The role offers flexible working from home and involves managing employee relations cases, drafting HR documents, and facilitating training sessions. Ideal candidates will have a CIPD qualification and at least 2 years of HR experience. This position offers a collaborative work culture and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Eligibility for profit share

Private medical insurance

Continuous professional development

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in an HR Advisor or similar role.
• Proven experience handling employee relations and supporting change.
• Attention to detail and commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR advice to clients.
• Manage employee relations cases.
• Draft and update HR documentation.
• Support clients with organisational change.
• Design and deliver HR training sessions.

Skills

CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience)

Understanding of UK employment law

Communication skills

Relationship-building

MS Office proficiency

Job description

HR Consultant | Remote (South of England) | £38,000

Are you a confident and compassionate HR professional who thrives on helping workplaces become more supportive, compliant, and high-performing? Do you enjoy variety, building trusted client relationships, and delivering expert HR advice that makes a genuine difference?

Rubicon are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing, 100% employee‑owned, values‑driven consultancy, specialising in HR and training solutions for organisations across the UK. Our client works closely with businesses, many of them employee‑owned, to create inclusive, effective, and legally compliant workplaces where people and performance thrive.

As an HR Consultant, you'll be a key part of a collaborative, supportive team where every voice counts. You'll enjoy autonomy in your role, the flexibility to work from home, and the opportunity to partner directly with a diverse portfolio of clients.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Eligibility for profit share
• Private medical insurance
• Continuous professional development in employment law and HR best practices
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Opportunities to network with like‑minded HR professionals
• The chance to contribute to a values‑led, employee‑owned business

Responsibilities

• Providing proactive and reactive HR advice to a range of clients
• Managing employee relations cases, including investigations, grievances, and disciplinary matters
• Drafting and updating employment contracts, policies, and HR documentation
• Supporting clients with organisational change, restructuring, and culture development
• Designing and delivering engaging HR and employment law training sessions
• Contributing to business growth through client relationship management and service excellence
• Assisting with HR projects and administration to support the wider team

Experience

• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience)
• A strong understanding of UK employment law
• At least 2 years' experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist role
• Proven experience handling employee relations issues and supporting organisational change
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and influencing skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to exceptional client service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong administrative skills
• Based in the South of England with flexibility to travel for client meetings
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car insured for work use

Desirable experience

• Exposure to employee‑owned business models (EOTs)
• TUPE, pay and reward, or mediation experience
• Experience delivering HR training or workshops
• Commercial awareness and consultancy experience

If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and join a consultancy that truly cares about people and purpose - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and contact Ellie at Rubicon for more information.