HR Consultant

North Baddesley, Hampshire

Permanent; ideally full time (4 full days per week would be considered)

Salary: £42 - £47k FTE dependent on experience

We are Pure^® Human Resources – delivering excellence in everything people.

Award-winning Hampshire based business consultancy specialising in HR, recruitment and training. Founded in 2012, we have grown into one of the south’s leading HR consultancies with over 75 years of experience between the team. From SMEs through to FTSE - we are helping a range of companies to realise their potential and build competitive advantage through individual, team and organisational capability.

We are now looking for a pragmatic and self-motivated HR Consultant to join our team in North Baddesley, Southampton. You will be providing a full and extensive, reliable and creditable HR provision ranging from Employee Relations and case work through to full Business Partner support in a variety of sector and industries.

HR Consultant, the role:

• HR - advising our clients via email, telephone and face to face in timely and professional manner; drafting HR, employee relations and contractual documentation; carrying out ‘HR Audits’ in line with relevant procedures and getting involved in client projects; creating standardised processes (including documentation); suggesting various software solutions (e.g., BreatheHR and Improve) and other services we can offer to existing clients; ensuring compliance with all elements of employment law
• Training - helping with the design and delivery of a range of HR and people related courses
• Fixed fee recruitment - writing job adverts, benchmarking, advertising and shortlisting candidates via our ATS as and if necessary
• Sales and Marketing - using social media to encourage the attraction of new clients and raise the profile of the company as well as promoting our brand; collaborating with Marketing Manager on writing HR-related blogs; representing Pure Human Resources at networking events, promotional meetings and trade fairs
• Internal - managing HR administrative and organisational support for the business and supporting projects and research to facilitate business development; making sure HR e-files are comprehensive and fit for purpose

HR Consultant, the person:

• CIPD qualified to level 5
• Extensive and up-to-date knowledge of Employment Law and its application in the workplace
• Previous, proven in-house HR experience gained in any sector (corporate or large employer exposure is essential)
• Ability to manage a variety of priorities and requests from different clients
• Drive and enthusiasm to take on each task and make the process better with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Effective interviewer and facilitator (ideally knowledgeable in competency-based interviewing)
• Personable, friendly and approachable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident using Word, Excel and Outlook as well as other IT Systems (such as HR Databases)
• Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel and work from client sites

Desirable:

• Experience of designing and delivering of training courses
• Undergraduate degree (any subject) or equivalent

HR Consultant, the benefits:

• Great company culture
• 25 days’ Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (includes a Christmas shutdown)
• Free onsite parking
• Private medical insurance including hospital cash plan after probationary period
• Life assurance x 4 annual salary
• Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Fun teambuilding events throughout the year
• Sponsorship for further education and training (e.g. level 7 Advanced Certificate in Employment Law)