Join Our Team at Wellington HRAre you passionate about making workplaces better? At Wellington HR, we’re looking for an HR Consultant to join our growing, values-driven team. We specialise in supporting businesses and other organisations with their HR and training needs, ensuring workplaces are supportive, compliant, and thriving. Wellington HR is 100% employee owned, and we specialise in working with other employee owned businesses, who share our values.As a team, we’re collaborative, dedicated and supportive, and everybody’s voice is included in our operational decision-making and strategy development.To find out more about us and what it is like working with the team, please visit our LinkedIn page: Job Title:HR ConsultantLocation:The role will be predominately home-based, within the South of England, with appropriate, expenses-paid travel for client meetings and related duties. Occasional UK overnight stays may be required.Salary:£35,000 - £38,000 depending on experience. Pro-rata for part-time contracted hours.Contract:Permanent, subject to a successful probationary period of 6 months. Hours:The role is offered on a full-time basis of 37.5 hours per week, with a 30-minute break each day. We are also open to applications from people who would like to work on a part-time basis. To ensure the best standard of service to our clients, please note that we would require a minimum working week of 30 hours, over four or five days.It is important to note that there is a requirement to work on a Friday. Is This Role Right for You?· Thrives as an HR generalist;· Enjoys handling ER matters;· Is passionate about improving workplaces;· Values working in an environment that prioritises equality, diversity and inclusion;· Based in the South of England;· Loves variety and adapting to new challenges;· Suitable space to work from home, that is a confidential environment and storage;· Valid full UK driving licence, with no more than six penalty points;· Access to a reliable car, insured for work purposes.Why Work with Us:· Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle;· Private medical insurance to give you peace of mind;· Opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD), especially in employment law and HR best practices;· Flexible annual leave options;· A supportive team environment that values your contributions;· Networking opportunities to connect with other professionals;· A values-led workplace that operates under exceptional practices in equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that all team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.What You’ll Need (Essential):· CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.· Solid understanding of current employment law requirements in England and Wales.· At least two years of experience in an HR Advisor role (or similar).· Proven Experience in managing and advising on employee relations, supporting organisational development and change, and drafting and updating HR documentation to align with legislation, best practices and organisational needs.· Confidence in handling challenging HR conversations to achieve the best outcomes.· Excellent attention to detail and customer service skills.· Proficiency in Microsoft Office.· GCSE grade 5/C in English and maths (or equivalent).· Commitment to continuous professional development, particularly in employment law and HR best practices.· Skilled in building relationships and influencing employees and managers.· Unrestricted right to work in the United Kingdom. · Full driving licence with a maximum of six points, and own vehicle that can be insured for work purposes.What We’d Love to See (Desirable):· A passion for training design / delivery.· Knowledge of Employee Ownership, especially Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs).· Experience handling TUPE situations.· Confidence in designing and delivering training.· Experience and/or qualification in workplace mediation.· Experience advising on pay and reward.· Experience working as an HR Consultant or HR Business Partner· Institute of Leadership and Management Qualification.· Good commercial awareness.· Experience of involvement in employment tribunal hearings.What You’ll Be Doing:· Responding to day-to day employer queries.· Building trusted client relationships.· Providing proactive and reactive HR support.· Advising on employee relations, including conducting investigations (disciplinary, grievance, appeals) · Drafting of HR documentation such as employment contracts and policies.· Supporting specialised projects based on client needs.· Handling administrative tasks related to our services.· Designing and delivering training on people management and employment law topics.· Assisting with attracting and securing new clients.· Contributing to the Company’s growth strategy.Next Steps:If you’re excited about joining our team, we’d love to hear from you!Any questions before applying? Email us: As part of our shortlisting process, if your application is of interest, you will invited to attend a 30-minute conversation.Interview Details:If your application is successful following the initial call, we will invite you to an interview. The format will be a -ne-hour interview via Teams video call, with a small pre-interview task. We anticipate that interviews will take place in early October 2025. Please inform us in your application of any dates when you are not available.
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Human Resources Consultant