HR Consultant

An HR consultancy in Guildford is seeking an experienced HR Consultant to join their family-run business, which supports over 140 clients across various sectors. The role offers flexible working hours, either full-time or part-time, within a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities include providing high-quality HR advice, managing multiple client needs, and conducting HR audits. Candidates should have a generalist HR background, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and excellent interpersonal skills. A CIPD qualification is preferred but not essential. This position promises a dynamic and rewarding experience for those eager to make a positive impact.

HR Consultant

Location: Guildford – Hybrid working, 50% office based

Salary: £40,187.35 per year

Hours: Full time or part time

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’re 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!