International HR Consultant

IRIS Software Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

IRIS Software Group in Glasgow is seeking an ambitious HR Consultant to support international clients with employment legislation, immigration, and mobility matters. You will work with senior consultants across multiple countries, delivering practical, compliant HR solutions and broader people-related projects.

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

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 effectively with a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance to organisations operating internationally.
• Research and prepare country-specific employment law and HR practice overviews.
• Assist with employment contracts, offer letters, policies, handbooks, and other HR documents.
• Review and update client HR policies and procedures.
• Respond to ad hoc HR queries across diverse topics.
• Assist with complex employee relations matters including performance, absence, disciplinary and grievances.
• Support international projects relating to organisational change, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions.
• Help design and implement HR processes such as onboarding and offboarding programmes.
• Learn to develop and manage consultancy project plans with senior team members.
• Maintain accurate client activity records and time spent using CRM systems.

Skills

Strong written and verbal | 1-4 words

Attention to detail

Analytical

Ability to research

Problem solving

Client relationships

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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