Full job descriptionSenior HR Consultant
Location: Hybrid – Office, Client Sites & Remote
Type: Full-time


Join a Growing HR Consultancy
We’re looking for an experienced Senior HR Consultant to support a portfolio of clients with practical, commercially balanced HR advice.
This senior, client-facing role involves working closely with business owners, managers and leadership teams, supporting both day-to-day people matters and wider HR projects.
You’ll thrive if you enjoy variety, managing multiple clients and delivering practical, people-focused solutions.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll manage your own portfolio of clients, providing practical HR support across a range of people matters.
Client Relationship Management
*Managing retained and project-based clients independently
*Building trusted relationships with business owners and managers
*Acting as a day-to-day HR advisor
*Providing tailored advice based on client needs
*Attending virtual and on-site client meetings
Employee Relations & HR Advice
*Advising on HR matters including absence, conduct, performance, grievance, probation, flexible working and exits
*Managing employee relations cases end-to-end
*Supporting managers through HR processes and sensitive conversations
*Drafting HR documentation including letters, policies and written advice
*Providing fair, practical and commercially balanced guidance
Projects & Consultancy
*Supporting HR projects including:
*Policy and handbook reviews
*Onboarding and employee experience improvements
*Performance and development frameworks
*Engagement and culture initiatives
*Management training and coaching
*Helping clients build proactive people practices
*Developing practical HR tools and resources
Commercial Delivery
*Managing priorities across multiple clients
*Working within retainers and project scopes
*Delivering high-quality work efficiently
*Maintaining accurate records
Essential Experience
*HR consultancy experience (essential)
*Strong generalist HR experience supporting multiple businesses or SMEs
*Experience managing client relationships independently
*Strong UK employment law knowledge
*Experience handling employee relations matters
*Strong HR documentation drafting skills
*Commercial, practical approach to HR advice
*Excellent communication and organisation skills
Desirable
*CIPD qualified or working towards accreditation
*Experience with restructures, redundancies or organisational change
*Experience delivering manager coaching or training
*Experience supporting SMEs or founder-led businesses
*Familiarity with HR systems such as BrightHR
What You’ll Bring
*Practical and solutions-focused
*Commercially minded and people-focused
*Personable and relationship-driven
*Confident advising managers
*Organised and proactive
*Comfortable in a fast-paced consultancy environment
*Adaptable and professional
What Success Looks Like
You’ll become a trusted extension of your clients’ teams, confidently managing a portfolio of businesses, handling HR matters and helping improve people practices.
If you’re looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.