HR Consultant

Our Client Our client is a growing HR consultancy providing practical, hands-on HR support to SMEs across a range of sectors. They work closely with business owners and line managers, offering trusted advice across the full employee lifecycle. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for an experienced HR professional to support the Senior HR Consultant in providing HR support to in employee relations, absence management, performance management, recruitment and training. The Role This is a genuinely varied, client-facing HR consultancy role where youll act as a trusted day-to-day HR contact for a portfolio of clients, with the support of the Senior HR Consultant. Responsibilities include: HR Consultancy Support Keeping up to date with employment legislation and advising clients on required updates to HR policies and procedures Supporting clients with disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance management matters, escalating complex cases where appropriate Advising on sickness absence management, including both informal and formal processes Managing recruitment activity for client vacancies, including advertising, shortlisting, first-stage interviews and interview coordination Advising on new starter processes including offers, contracts, right to work checks, probation and onboarding Supporting leaver processes, including dismissals, appeals and exit interviews Advising on employee lifecycle matters such as maternity, paternity and flexible working requests Delivering line manager training on core HR topics such as disciplinary & grievance handling and mental health awareness Business Development & Profile Building Writing topical HR content for social media and marketing activity Supporting new business wins, onboarding new clients and maintaining accurate records Attending networking events to promote HR services Working with marketing colleagues to support events and awareness sessions Assisting the Senior HR Consultant with HR awareness workshops and presentations About You Solid experience in a generalist, advisory HR role (in-house or consultancy) Confident handling day-to-day employee relations matters with clients Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and best practice Comfortable managing multiple clients and priorities Professional, credible and confident when dealing directly with business owners and managers CIPD qualified (or working towards) is desirable Whats on Offer Salary c. 40,000 FTE (26.66k if working 25 hrs/wk) 20-25 hrs/wk (ideally across 4 days but flexible on this) Hybrid working 2 days/wk in Trowbridge office Excellent benefits package A broad, autonomous role with real client exposure Opportunity to grow with a developing consultancy and shape your role over time TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-02-07