Human Resources Consultant

Seymour John; West Bromwich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

37 hour week

Job summary

Seymour John is recruiting an experienced HR Consultant for West Bromwich to provide practical, commercially focused HR support across employee relations matters. The role involves advising managers, handling disciplinary and grievance cases, absence management, investigations, and policy interpretation across Midlands client sites.

The successful candidate will hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification, possess strong employee relations knowledge, understand employment law, and demonstrate excellent

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification and experience in a similar role.
• Strong employee relations knowledge, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and workplace investigations.
• Good understanding of employment law and HR best practice, with the ability to provide confident, pragmatic advice.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to support and challenge managers where appropriate.
• A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and the ability to travel regularly to client sites across the Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Managing a range of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, attendance management, and formal investigations
• Organisational change and HR project work
• Employment law guidance and policy interpretation
• Coaching and developing managers in HR best practice
• Supporting the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures

Skills

Employee relations

Disciplinary

Grievance

Absence management

Workplace investigations

Employment law

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

HR Consultant | West Bromwich (Midlands Travel Required) | Hybrid Working | Permanent | Salary £39,671 - £45,000 | 37 hour week

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving complex people challenges, and supporting managers through employee relations matters?

Our client is seeking a HR Consultant to join their established HR team, providing expert advice and guidance across a portfolio of organisations throughout the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong employee relations experience looking for a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.

While experience within education, public sector, or consultancy environments would be advantageous, we are happy to look at applications from those with other sector backgrounds.

The Opportunity

Working closely with managers and senior leaders, you will provide practical and commercially focused HR support across a wide range of employee relations matters, including:

• Managing a range of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, attendance management, and formal investigations
• Organisational change and HR project work
• Employment law guidance and policy interpretation
• Coaching and developing managers in HR best practice
• Supporting the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures

You will act as a trusted advisor, helping managers navigate complex employment issues while ensuring compliance, consistency and positive employee outcomes.

Personal Profile

You will be a confident HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, navigating complex people matters, and providing practical advice to managers. The key skills/experience that we are looking for include:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification with experience in a similar role
• Strong employee relations knowledge, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and workplace investigations
• Good understanding of employment law and HR best practice, with the ability to provide confident, pragmatic advice
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to support and challenge managers where appropriate
• A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and the ability to travel regularly to client sites across the Midlands

This role would suit someone who thrives on variety, enjoys working autonomously, and is passionate about delivering high-quality HR support and guidance.