Part-Time HR Consultant

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Job summary

A family-run consultancy in Guildford seeks an HR Consultant to provide hands-on HR advice across diverse client needs. Offering flexible working hours, the role involves supporting businesses with HR guidance, legal compliance, and organizational best practices. Ideal for experienced HR professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive working environment

Ongoing learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at consultant level.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Proactive mindset with ability to juggle multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Providing HR advice on employee relations, performance management, and absence management.
• Attending client meetings as lead HR consultant.
• Conducting HR audits and producing detailed reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Pragmatic solutions-focused approach

Confident advising

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above)

Job description

Location: Guildford - Hybrid working, 50% office-based

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 their 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 they 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!