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<p> Fairlands, Surrey<br /> Bespoke HR</p> <p>Part-Time HR Consultant</p> <p>Location: Guildford – Hybrid working, 50% office based</p> <p>Salary: £40,000 basic plus £8,000 commission pro-rata</p> <p>Hours: Full time or part time – minimum 20 hours</p> <p>Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a dynamic and flexible consultancy role within a supportive and close-knit team</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>What s in it for you</p> </p> <ul> <li>A flexible role (part-time or full-time) tailored to fit around the right candidate</li> <li>A supportive, collaborative working environment</li> <li>Exposure to a wide range of clients, industries, and HR challenges</li> <li>Ongoing learning opportunities, including access to employment law updates and seminars</li> <li>A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same</li> </ul> <p>About the role</p> <p>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.</p> <p>What you ll be doing</p> </p> <ul> <li>Providing HR advice to clients on a range of topics including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes, and absence management</li> <li>Supporting clients with recruitment projects, onboarding processes, and contractual documentation</li> <li>Attending client meetings and acting as the lead HR consultant in discussions</li> <li>Drafting bespoke contracts, policies, and employee handbooks</li> <li>Conducting HR audits and producing detailed reports with recommendations</li> <li>Keeping clients up to date with employment law changes and best practices</li> <li>Working closely with our operations manager and support team to deliver a seamless service</li> </ul> <p>What we are looking for</p> </p> <ul> <li>Previous experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at consultant level</li> <li>A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with excellent interpersonal skills</li> <li>Strong working knowledge of UK employment law</li> <li>Confidence in advising clients and managing sensitive HR issues independently</li> <li>Outstanding organisation, attention to detail and written communication skills</li> <li>A proactive mindset with the ability to juggle multiple clients and priorities</li> <li>CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) is preferential but not essential</li> <li>A full UK driving licence and access to your own car for client visits</li> <li>If you thrive in a fast-paced, varied environment and enjoy making a genuine impact, we d love to hear from you</li> </ul> <p>If this sounds like something you would be interested in, we want to hear from you!</p>

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