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HR Advisor

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As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.
**What You Can Expect**
The HR advisor advises leadership on employment law, compensation & benefits, and employee relations while leading cross-country HR projects. Standardizes policies, partners with leaders to align HR
initiatives with business goals, and serves as an escalation point for complex HR cases. Drives compliance, governance, and HR decision-making across the region.
**How You'll Create Impact**
- Stay up to date with changes in employment law and advise the organisation on necessary
adjustments
- Lead cross-country HR projects, partnering with leaders to align initiatives with business needs.
- Prepare reports, presentations, business communications, and data summaries as needed.
- Provide advice on compensation and benefits (C&B), including retention bonuses, and collaborate
with finance for budget alignment.
- Advise leaders on employment relations, policies, terms of employment, and compliance with labor
laws.
- Serve as a liaison for the Works Council, supporting negotiations and updates to the Employee
Handbook in collaboration with HRBP/HR Director.
- Address complex employee inquiries related to benefits, retirement, and compensation.
- Oversee HR projects, ensuring effective communication, meeting facilitation, progress tracking,
and reporting.
- Coach and mentor HR teams and business leaders on HR processes and best practices.
- Support HRBPs with talent management initiatives as needed.
- Advise on long-term sickness and accident-related absences, ensuring compliance with legal and
company policies.
- Act as the primary contact for audit-related HR inquiries.
- Act as actions under the HR Shared Services Specialist and HR Shared Services Support role if
required.
**Your Background**
Education
- Bachelor's degree in human resources management, labor relations, business administration or
related field plus 3 to 5 years' experience in HR generalist or advisor role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional experience
- 3 to 5 years of HR experience, including advisory, business partnering, or specialist HR roles.
- Proven experience advising managers on HR policies, employee relations, and workforce planning.
- In-depth knowledge of labor law, social security, and personal income tax for the assigned
country/client group, with familiarity in EU data privacy regulations.
- Knowledge of multi-country employment laws and regulations is an advantage.
- Experienced in applying HR principles, theories, and best practices to support business and
employee needs.
- Hands-on experience in leading or supporting change management and organizational
development projects to drive business transformation.
Technical expertise
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Ticketing system will be an asset
- Experience with HCM system
Languages:
- Fluency in English (both spoken and written) and proficiency in the local language of the country
you will support are required.
- Additional language skills are a plus.
**What Makes You Stand Out**
Personal skills requirements
- Customer Focus; Builds strong partnerships with leaders, ensuring HR strategies align with
business and employee needs to enhance engagement and performance.
- Strong Communication & Influencing Skills; Engages effectively with employees and leaders.
- Adaptability & Problem-Solving; Navigates ambiguity and finds creative solutions.
- High Integrity & Confidentiality; Trusted to manage sensitive information responsibly.
- Self-Learning & Adaptability; Proactively seeks new knowledge, stays updated with HR trends, and
quickly adjusts to evolving technologies, processes, and challenges.
- Process Improvement Mindset; Enhances HR practices for better outcomes.
- Coaching & Mentoring; Supports managers in handling HR-related challenges.
- Change Management Expertise; Guides teams through organizational transformation.
**Travel Expectations**
Up to 20%
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HR Consultant
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HR Consultant
Location : Guildford - Hybrid working, 50% office based
Salary : £40,000 basic plus £8,000 commission
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
We're 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. We pride ourselves on offering practical, people-focused solutions, helping clients navigate everything from recruitment to redundancies, and everything in between.
Bespoke HR 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 we 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, we’d love to hear from you
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, we want to hear from you!
HR Consultant
Posted 1 day ago
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We are looking for an HR Consultant for our Bristol based client.
The Job:
On behalf of our professional services client we are seeking aPart Time HR Consultant . The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on all people-related aspects of setting up a new business operation including the creation of contracts, policies, procedures, onboarding and recruitment processes to enable the operation to be up and running by Autumn 2025. This is a part time 3-month contract, paid on a day rate basis via an Umbrella Company.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Developing compliant employment contracts, HR policies, procedures, contracts and employee handbooks specific to the new venture.
- Advising on local legal and regulatory considerations around relevant employment law, employee benefits, health & safety compliance, and statutory reporting
- Conducting HR needs assessments to align with local market conditions, regulatory requirements, and cultural norms.
- Obtaining and analysing local salary & benefits benchmark data.
- Supporting with local hiring strategy, including job profiling, candidate sourcing, and induction framework
- Ensuring smooth integration with global HR policies where relevant
The Person:
- Proven HR consulting experience working with growth driven start-ups.
- Good understanding of the employee lifecycle and experience of building people policies, procedures and operations to support.
- Experience of People related change management projects
- Ability to deliver results within a fast-paced, evolving business environment
- Excellent interpersonal, advisory, and communication skills
- Relevant HR qualifications (e.g. CIPD or equivalent experience)
Desirable:
- Some understanding of reward, employee relations and training considerations for business operations
- Experience of payroll processes
- Understanding of data and reporting in a people function
The Hours:
1-2 days per week
The Location:
Central Bristol, Hybrid
The Salary:
(Apply online only) per day
The Contract:
3 months
HR Consultant
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Title - HR Consultant
Reporting To - Director of HR and Operations
Purpose of Role
To act as a senior HR advisor and trusted consultant to a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering expert HR guidance and solutions. You will support the broader team with complex casework, and driving client relationships forward to ensure service excellence and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Client-Facing HR Consultancy
Serve as the primary contact for a range of client organisations, offering strategic and practical HR advice tailored to their industry, size, and operational needs.
Build strong, proactive relationships with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on all aspects of HR management.
Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, and absence management.
Oversee and support formal HR processes including investigations, hearings, appeals, and consultations (e.g. redundancy, TUPE).
Partner with clients to develop and implement effective workforce strategies covering resourcing, succession planning, and employee engagement.
Maintain awareness of legislative changes and ensure client policies and practices remain legally compliant and aligned with best practice including communicating with clients as necessary.
Policy, Compliance & Reporting
Support the review, drafting, and implementation of employment policies and procedures in line with current legislation and client requirements.
Monitor client compliance with HR best practices, identifying risks and recommending improvements.
Produce high-quality management information and reporting for client board or senior leadership review.
Recruitment & Workforce Planning
Lead and oversee recruitment campaigns on behalf of clients, providing guidance on job design, attraction strategies, interviewing, and selection processes where necessary.
Support clients with onboarding frameworks, probation reviews, and appraisal processes.
Operational Support & Team Contribution
Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to the upskilling of the wider consultancy team.
Act as a senior support to the Director of HR and Operations, contributing to project work, operational planning, and business development initiatives.
Be flexible in supporting wider consultancy or business functions as required, which may include areas such payroll support or office operations.
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
Proven generalist HR experience in an advisory or consultancy role, with strong employee relations knowledge.
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering training and development content to client or internal stakeholders.
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
Confident working with senior stakeholders and providing advice across all levels of an organisation.
Experience working across a variety of sectors, including retail or SME environments, is advantageous.
Attributes
Commercially aware with the ability to adapt HR solutions to suit varied client environments.
Highly organised and detail-oriented with excellent administrative discipline.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple clients and priorities simultaneously.
Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic consultancy environment.
Qualifications
CIPD Level 5 (minimum) or working towards; Level 7 desirable.
Evidence of continued professional development in HR or training-related disciplines.
Special Conditions
Regular UK travel to client sites is required; candidates must have a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle.
Flexibility to work outside core hours may be necessary to accommodate client needs, particularly those in the retail and hospitality sectors.
Benefits
22 days leave, plus birthday day off, plus Bank Holidays
On site, free parking
Company Pension
Regular Team Building events
Additional Leave
HR Consultant
Posted 4 days ago
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Job Description
We are looking for an HR Consultant for our Bristol based client.
The Job:
On behalf of our professional services client we are seeking aPart Time HR Consultant . The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on all people-related aspects of setting up a new business operation including the creation of contracts, policies, procedures, onboarding and recruitment processes to enable the operation to be up and running by Autumn 2025. This is a part time 3-month contract, paid on a day rate basis via an Umbrella Company.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Developing compliant employment contracts, HR policies, procedures, contracts and employee handbooks specific to the new venture.
- Advising on local legal and regulatory considerations around relevant employment law, employee benefits, health & safety compliance, and statutory reporting
- Conducting HR needs assessments to align with local market conditions, regulatory requirements, and cultural norms.
- Obtaining and analysing local salary & benefits benchmark data.
- Supporting with local hiring strategy, including job profiling, candidate sourcing, and induction framework
- Ensuring smooth integration with global HR policies where relevant
The Person:
- Proven HR consulting experience working with growth driven start-ups.
- Good understanding of the employee lifecycle and experience of building people policies, procedures and operations to support.
- Experience of People related change management projects
- Ability to deliver results within a fast-paced, evolving business environment
- Excellent interpersonal, advisory, and communication skills
- Relevant HR qualifications (e.g. CIPD or equivalent experience)
Desirable:
- Some understanding of reward, employee relations and training considerations for business operations
- Experience of payroll processes
- Understanding of data and reporting in a people function
The Hours:
1-2 days per week
The Location:
Central Bristol, Hybrid
The Salary:
(Apply online only) per day
The Contract:
3 months
HR Consultant
Posted 4 days ago
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HR Consultant
Location : Guildford - Hybrid working, 50% office based
Salary : £40,000 basic plus £8,000 commission
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
We're 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. We pride ourselves on offering practical, people-focused solutions, helping clients navigate everything from recruitment to redundancies, and everything in between.
Bespoke HR 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 we 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, we’d love to hear from you
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, we want to hear from you!
HR Consultant
Posted 4 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Job Title - HR Consultant
Reporting To - Director of HR and Operations
Purpose of Role
To act as a senior HR advisor and trusted consultant to a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering expert HR guidance and solutions. You will support the broader team with complex casework, and driving client relationships forward to ensure service excellence and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Client-Facing HR Consultancy
Serve as the primary contact for a range of client organisations, offering strategic and practical HR advice tailored to their industry, size, and operational needs.
Build strong, proactive relationships with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on all aspects of HR management.
Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, and absence management.
Oversee and support formal HR processes including investigations, hearings, appeals, and consultations (e.g. redundancy, TUPE).
Partner with clients to develop and implement effective workforce strategies covering resourcing, succession planning, and employee engagement.
Maintain awareness of legislative changes and ensure client policies and practices remain legally compliant and aligned with best practice including communicating with clients as necessary.
Policy, Compliance & Reporting
Support the review, drafting, and implementation of employment policies and procedures in line with current legislation and client requirements.
Monitor client compliance with HR best practices, identifying risks and recommending improvements.
Produce high-quality management information and reporting for client board or senior leadership review.
Recruitment & Workforce Planning
Lead and oversee recruitment campaigns on behalf of clients, providing guidance on job design, attraction strategies, interviewing, and selection processes where necessary.
Support clients with onboarding frameworks, probation reviews, and appraisal processes.
Operational Support & Team Contribution
Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to the upskilling of the wider consultancy team.
Act as a senior support to the Director of HR and Operations, contributing to project work, operational planning, and business development initiatives.
Be flexible in supporting wider consultancy or business functions as required, which may include areas such payroll support or office operations.
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
Proven generalist HR experience in an advisory or consultancy role, with strong employee relations knowledge.
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering training and development content to client or internal stakeholders.
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
Confident working with senior stakeholders and providing advice across all levels of an organisation.
Experience working across a variety of sectors, including retail or SME environments, is advantageous.
Attributes
Commercially aware with the ability to adapt HR solutions to suit varied client environments.
Highly organised and detail-oriented with excellent administrative discipline.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple clients and priorities simultaneously.
Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic consultancy environment.
Qualifications
CIPD Level 5 (minimum) or working towards; Level 7 desirable.
Evidence of continued professional development in HR or training-related disciplines.
Special Conditions
Regular UK travel to client sites is required; candidates must have a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle.
Flexibility to work outside core hours may be necessary to accommodate client needs, particularly those in the retail and hospitality sectors.
Benefits
22 days leave, plus birthday day off, plus Bank Holidays
On site, free parking
Company Pension
Regular Team Building events
Additional Leave
HR Consultant
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HR Consultant
Location: Guildford - Hybrid working, 50% office based
Salary: £40,000 basic plus £8,000 commission
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 a.
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We are looking for an HR Consultant for our Bristol based client.
The Job:
On behalf of our professional services client we are seeking a Part Time HR Consultant . The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on all people-related aspects of setting up a new business operation including the creation of contracts, policies, procedures, onboarding and recruitment processes to enable the o.
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Strategic HR Consultant
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Role: Strategic HR Consultant
Sector: Public and Not-for-Profit
Duration: 3 months
Location: West Midlands
Salary: 580 UMB per day (depending on experience)
Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an experienced Strategic HR Consultant to join our client based in the West Midlands, this role is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days a week required onsite for a 3-month contract, with a possibility of being extended.
The ideal Strategic HR Consultant will conduct a comprehensive review of the Human Resources, Organisational Development, and Admin and Business Support services, to understand how the service is currently delivered, and received by its customers, identify and learn from strengths, opportunities for improvement, enhance service delivery, and ensure alignment with the organisation's strategic objectives.
The duties of the Strategic HR Consultant include:
- Understanding the existing end to end processes which support service delivery for HR, and OD and workflows, service structures, and service delivery models
- Highlighting areas of strength and where there are pain points relating to service delivery and identify where improvements can be made to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness
- Benchmarking against industry standards and best practices to ensure our services are at the forefront of innovation and excellence and good practice structures and resource capacity
- Gathering insights and feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure the review is comprehensive and inclusive
- Providing clear, actionable recommendations to enhance the services and ensure they meet the future needs of the organisation
- Integrating the transformation project into the organisation's governance and programme delivery arrangements through the transformation programme and board
- Engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including employees from various levels and departments to gather comprehensive insights
- Documenting all processes, decisions, and feedback thoroughly to provide a clear audit trail.
The Strategic HR Consultant will ideally:
- Have experience in service resign and improvement
- Have experience with local government organisation is essential
- Be CIPD level 7 qualified or qualified by experience.
The Strategic HR Consultant will need to have excellent communication skills and effectively be able to communicate to stakeholders of all levels. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have an impeccable eye for detail and accuracy to ensure all workload is carried out effectively and efficiently. They will also need to able to prioritise their workload and be efficient and effective to meet unpredictable deadlines and deal with conflicting demands, whilst working in a high-pressured environment.
Our client is hoping to have the Strategic HR Consultant in the role as soon as possible, therefore if you believe your experience meets the criteria above, please contact Charlotte Broomfield as soon as possible by calling the Derby office for Sellick Partnership or by submitted your CV directly.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Strategic HR Consultant
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About the Role:
one of my local goverment clientsis seeking a highly skilled Strategic HR Consultant to lead and support critical people-focused initiatives across the organisation. This is a short-term contract ideal for an experienced HR professional with a strong background in public sector strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design and implement workforce strategy aligned to organisational goals
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Advise senior leaders on change management, workforce planning, and talent development
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Develop HR frameworks that support operational effectiveness and employee engagement
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Analyse workforce data to inform strategic decisions
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Collaborate across departments to deliver impactful, sustainable HR solutions
Essential Requirements:
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Proven experience working at a strategic HR level in a local authority , central government , or NHS setting
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Strong understanding of public sector workforce challenges and legislation
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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CIPD qualified or equivalent (preferred)
If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Juan at Coyle Personnel Ltd.