HR Consultant
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Salary: £40,000 pro rata
Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours) or Part-time (2 or 3 full days or school hours)
Benefits: 31 days of annual leave (including statutory holidays), private health insurance, a cashback health plan, flexible working, team lunches/events, and training & development opportunities
A fabulous opportunity for a passionate and knowledgeable HR professional to join a fun, close-knit HR consultancy with a difference. They are people-focused rather than purely process-driven and strive to support their clients in keeping their teams happy and engaged.
As a HR Consultant, you will work closely with clients in a way that embodies the company’s values, enabling them to trust and love working with us. You will provide top-notch solutions and HR advice while successfully navigating the unique challenges faced by clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide clear and supportive HR advice to clients via email, phone, and face-to-face meetings.
Lead and work on projects involving company culture, pay and reward, diversity and inclusion, health and wellbeing, performance management, and more.
Stay ahead of the curve on people-related approaches to ensure clients have access to the most up-to-date and creative solutions.
Run bespoke training sessions, both in person and online.
Create staff contracts, handbooks, and templates in a user-friendly format.
Attend disciplinary, grievance, and appeal meetings on behalf of clients, while empowering them to manage these processes independently.
Proactively seek ways to improve clients’ businesses and manage relationships with confidence, trust, and a touch of humour.
Share your passion for HR by helping to create positive, happy workplaces.
Requirements and Skills:
A minimum of 5 years of HR experience.
Proven experience in project ownership and case management, with the ability to provide client support without needing direction.
A warm, friendly approach with the ability to put people at ease, build trust, and enjoy your work.
Up-to-date knowledge of employment law.
Strong IT literacy with Microsoft Office and familiarity with various online platforms (e.g., CRMs, recruitment portals).
Ability to stay calm under pressure.
Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
An open mind, creative approach, and lots of energy!
To apply for this excellent HR Consultant role, please send your CV to Louise at Unity Resourcing