Part-Time HR Consultant

Bespoke HR; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run HR consultancy is seeking a Part-Time HR Consultant in Guildford. The role offers flexibility between part-time and full-time hours, providing high-quality HR advice to a diverse client base. Ideal candidates will have generalist HR experience and strong knowledge of UK employment law. Join a supportive team and engage in various HR challenges, ensuring impactful solutions for clients.

Benefits

Flexible role tailored to fit the candidate

Ongoing learning opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role at consultant level.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Confidence in advising clients and managing sensitive HR issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice on employee relations and performance management.
• Support clients with recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Conduct HR audits and produce detailed reports.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Organizational skills

Written communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above)

Job description

Part-Time HR Consultant

Location: Guildford - Hybrid working, 50% office based

Salary: GBP40,000 basic plus GBP8,000 commission pro-rata

Hours: Full time or part time - minimum 20 hours

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a dynamic and flexible consultancy role within a supportive and close-knit team

We're a family-run business based in Guildford with a team of 16, providing outsourced HR support to over 140 businesses across a variety of sectors from healthcare to hospitality. We pride ourselves on offering practical, people-focused solutions, helping clients navigate everything from recruitment to redundancies, and everything in between.

Bespoke HR are now looking for a HR Consultant to join a growing team. Whether you're seeking part-time or full-time hours, this is a fantastic opportunity to work across a diverse client base, offering hands-on, practical HR advice and support.

What s in it for you

• A flexible role (part-time or full-time) tailored to fit around the right candidate
• A supportive, collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a wide range of clients, industries, and HR challenges
• Ongoing learning opportunities, including access to employment law updates and seminars
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same

About the role:

As a HR Consultant, you ll be working directly with clients to provide high-quality HR advice and guidance, helping them resolve complex people issues and implement robust HR practices. You ll manage a varied workload, supporting multiple businesses with their day-to-day HR needs and strategic projects.

What you ll be doing

• Providing HR advice to clients on a range of topics including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes, and absence management
• Supporting clients with recruitment projects, onboarding processes, and contractual documentation
• Attending client meetings and acting as the lead HR consultant in discussions
• Drafting bespoke contracts, policies, and employee handbooks
• Conducting HR audits and producing detailed reports with recommendations
• Keeping clients up to date with employment law changes and best practices
• Working closely with our operations manager and support team to deliver a seamless service

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at consultant level
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
• Confidence in advising clients and managing sensitive HR issues independently
• Outstanding organisation, attention to detail and written communication skills
• A proactive mindset with the ability to juggle multiple clients and priorities
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) is preferential but not essential
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car for client visits
• If you thrive in a fast-paced, varied environment and enjoy making a genuine impact, we d love to hear from you

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, we want to hear from you!