Part-Time HR Consultant

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Job summary

A family-run HR consultancy based in Guildford is seeking a Part-Time HR Consultant. This flexible role involves providing practical HR advice to clients across various sectors, managing a diverse workload, and supporting both strategic and day-to-day HR needs. Ideal candidates should possess strong UK employment law knowledge and interpersonal skills. Join them for a varied and rewarding work environment with ongoing learning opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive, collaborative environment

Ongoing learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at consultant level.
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice on employee relations, performance management, and grievance processes.
• Support clients with recruitment, onboarding, and contractual documentation.
• Draft bespoke contracts and conduct HR audits.

Skills

Generalist HR role experience

Interpersonal skills

UK employment law knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above)

Job description

Part-Time HR Consultant

Location: Guildford - Hybrid working, 50% office based

Salary: £40,000 basic plus £8,000 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

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 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, they'd love to hear from you

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, our client wants to hear from you!