38 Hr Consultant jobs in the United Kingdom

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

Think HR is proud to be partnering with a dynamic and growing SME based in St Albans to recruit an experienced HR Consultant for a 6-month project-based contract, with the potential for extension.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead the creation and implementation of a full HR framework from the ground up. The business is undergoing a transformative phase, and this role will play a pivotal part in shaping its HR infrastructure and embedding sustainable practices across the employee lifecycle.

About the Role

The successful consultant will take ownership of several high-impact HR projects, including the selection and implementation of a new HRIS. You'll be working closely with the leadership team and supporting a HR Coordinator, with a focus on setting up systems and structures that will empower them to continue delivering once the project concludes.

Key Responsibilities:

• HRIS Implementation - Lead the end-to-end selection and roll-out of a fit-for-purpose HRIS tailored to SME needs.
• Policy Review & Compliance - Audit and update all core HR policies (e.g. attendance, performance, holiday, recruitment, H&S) to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
• Staff Handbook - Review and refresh the handbook to support a smooth onboarding and employee experience.
• Onboarding Process Design - Evaluate current onboarding processes and design a compliant, engaging, and scalable solution.
• Recruitment Oversight - Partner with the HR Coordinator to support ongoing recruitment needs.
• Performance Management System - Implement a robust PMS to ensure all employees have clear goals and development pathways.
• Salary Benchmarking - Conduct a market-based salary review to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Succession Planning - Identify critical roles and develop contingency strategies to support future growth.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience delivering HR projects within an SME environment - particularly around systems implementation and HR infrastructure.
• Strong HR generalist background with project leadership skills.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior HR professionals.
• Confident in navigating change and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Comfortable being fully office-based in St Albans for the duration of the contract due to the hands-on nature of the work.

Why This Role?

This is an ideal role for a senior-level HR contractor or consultant who thrives in fast-paced, change-oriented environments. You'll have autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to create lasting impact, setting up the HR function for long-term success.

Think Human Resources is the HR division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independently owned recruitment business. The HR division is responsible for recruiting permanent, temporary and contract roles within the field of Human Resources including; HR Administrator, HR Assistant, HR Advisor, HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Head of HR, Employee Relations, talent, internal recruitment, Learning and Development, Compensation and Benefits/Reward and Recognition.

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

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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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:

• Design and implement workforce strategy aligned to organisational goals

• Advise senior leaders on change management, workforce planning, and talent development

• Develop HR frameworks that support operational effectiveness and employee engagement

• Analyse workforce data to inform strategic decisions

• Collaborate across departments to deliver impactful, sustainable HR solutions

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience working at a strategic HR level in a local authority , central government , or NHS setting

• Strong understanding of public sector workforce challenges and legislation

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• CIPD qualified or equivalent (preferred)

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Juan at Coyle Personnel Ltd.

Our public client is looking to recruit a Lead HR Consultant on a 5-6month initial contract to provide HR advice and operational support to managers and employees within a dedicated business area.

Lead Consultants have responsibility for one or more HR specialist areas and report to a functional HR&OD Manager, and/or operate as a professional/ technical specialist working with services to improve organisational performance through the provision of leading-edge HR&OD practices. They build and maintain strong and productive relationships to deliver a range of strategic and operational solutions.

The key accountabilities of this role are:

• To provide managers with consistent, pragmatic and effective advice on the management and resolution of people issues covering a wide range of HR areas, mitigating risk to the organisation whilst optimising resources to deliver highly effective and creative solutions.
• To work in partnership with the client group at a senior level to establish an excellent understanding of their service and the challenges they face to proactively identify opportunities for operational and strategic intervention capitalising on external best practice;
• To manage HR&OD casework and projects and provide a high quality, professional and solution-based service to clients.

Experience

• CIPD qualified to post graduate diploma level, or able to evidence equivalent knowledge and understanding of HR & OD disciplines.
• Ability to use a variety of digital platforms relevant to job role and understanding of how new technologies can support and transform HR&OD services.
• Significant practical experience of advising customers on complex case work or within a specialist area of HR & OD, applying policy, relevant case law and a balanced approach to risk and resolving issues promptly.

If this role is of interest, then please apply immediately.

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.

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.

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:

• Design and implement workforce strategy aligned to organisational goals

• Advise senior leaders on change management, workforce planning, and talent development

• Develop HR frameworks that support operational effectiveness and employee engagement

• Analyse workforce data to inform strategic decisions

• Collaborate across departments to deliver impactful, sustainable HR solutions

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience working at a strategic HR level in a local authority , central government , or NHS setting

• Strong understanding of public sector workforce challenges and legislation

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• CIPD qualified or equivalent (preferred)

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Juan at Coyle Personnel Ltd.