International HR Consultant

IRIS; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

IRIS in Glasgow is seeking an ambitious HR Consultant for its International HR Consultancy team. You will support organisations with international HR challenges, workforce management, and employment law across multiple countries.

The role involves collaboration with senior consultants, with some travel to client sites as required. You'll deliver practical, compliant HR solutions via email, phone, and virtual meetings, building strong relationships with clients while expanding your expertise in

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to research information, analyse findings, and provide clear recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Ability to build credibility and develop positive client relationships.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance to organisations operating internationally.
• Research country-specific employment law and HR practice overviews.
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, policies, and handbooks.
• Review and update client HR policies and procedures.
• Respond to ad hoc HR queries across topics.
• Assist with complex employee relations, including performance management and terminations.
• Support international projects related to change, restructuring, M&A.
• Help design onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Develop and manage consultancy project plans with senior team members.
• Maintain accurate records of client activity and time in CRM.

Skills

HR experience

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Research & analysis

Client relationship building

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About IRIS

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.

We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)

Office Requirement: Minimum 2 days per week in our Glasgow office

About the Role

We're looking for an ambitious and commercially minded HR Consultant to join our growing International HR Consultancy team. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working with clients across different countries and cultures.

In this role, you'll support organisations with international HR challenges, global workforce management, employment legislation, immigration and mobility matters, and broader people-related projects. Working closely with senior consultants, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of international HR issues while developing your expertise and progressing your career within a collaborative consultancy environment.

Most client support is delivered via email, telephone, and virtual meetings, with occasional travel to client sites where required.

What You'll Be Doing

As an HR Consultant, you'll work with clients and senior colleagues to deliver practical, compliant, and commercially focused HR solutions, including:

• Providing HR advice and guidance to organisations operating internationally.

• Researching and preparing country-specific employment law and HR practice overviews.

• Supporting the preparation of employment contracts, offer letters, policies, handbooks, and other HR documentation.

• Reviewing and updating client HR policies and procedures.

• Responding to ad hoc HR queries across a variety of topics.

• Assisting with complex employee relations matters including performance management, absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes, and terminations.

• Supporting international projects relating to organisational change, restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions.

• Helping clients design and implement HR processes such as onboarding and offboarding programmes.

• Learning how to develop and manage consultancy project plans alongside senior team members.

• Maintaining accurate records of client activity and time spent using CRM systems.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is curious, collaborative, and eager to develop their career within an international HR consultancy environment.

Essential:

• Proven experience in an HR role.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Ability to research information, analyse findings, and provide clear recommendations.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

• Ability to build credibility and develop positive client relationships.

• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with a wider team.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.

• Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.

• Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.
  

What to expect from our hiring process

Our process is designed to be fair, transparent and straightforward. Stages vary depending on the role — more senior positions may involve additional steps, and some areas include role-specific assessments such as a technical test or case study — but typically you can expect:

1. Application review — we assess your experience and potential

2. Initial call — a short conversation to learn about you and share more about the role

3. Skills assessment — tailored to the position, e.g. case study, coding challenge or portfolio review

4. Final interview — meet the team and explore how you'll make an IMPACT at IRIS

We'll always walk you through the specific stages at the start of the process so you can prepare with confidence.

If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know, we’re committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.