Part-Time HR Consultant

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business based in Guildford is seeking an HR Consultant to provide high-quality HR advice and support to a diverse range of clients. The role offers flexibility with both full-time and part-time options and a collaborative work environment, focusing on various HR challenges and ongoing learning. Candidates should ideally have generalist HR experience and strong knowledge of UK employment law, along with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Collaborative working environment

Ongoing learning opportunities

Exposure to diverse clients and industries

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.
• Supporting clients with recruitment projects and onboarding processes.
• Conducting HR audits and producing reports with recommendations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

HR Consultant

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

Salary: £40,187.35 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?

Our client is 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. They pride themselves on offering practical, people-focused solutions, helping clients navigate everything from recruitment to redundancies, and everything in between.

They 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, they want to hear from you!