HR Consultant — Practical, Client‑Focused HR Support

Michael Page Business Support; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Edinburgh seeks an HR Consultant to deliver professional HR support to clients in the business services sector. You will advise on day-to-day HR issues, help optimize client HR setups, and guide management on policy application and talent development.

You will champion inclusive cultures, mentor line managers, and implement cost-effective HR tools, while maintaining confidentiality and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Applied knowledge of HR practice and employment law.
• Handling management queries with practical HR tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused HR advice on day-to-day employment issues.
• Help clients improve HR setups with practical tools and solutions.
• Advise management on applying HR policies and recruiting/training new staff.
• Support inclusive, values-driven cultures and client experience.
• Mentor line managers and be the first contact for HR queries.
• Research and implement cost-effective HR tools and processes.

Skills

HR practice

Employee relations

Legislation

Communication skills

Questioning skills

Confidentiality

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Michael Page in Edinburgh seeks an HR Consultant to deliver professional HR support to clients in the business services sector. You will advise on day-to-day HR issues, help optimize client HR setups, and guide management on policy application and talent development.

You will champion inclusive cultures, mentor line managers, and implement cost-effective HR tools, while maintaining confidentiality and strong client relationships.