HR Consultant

Francesca's Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Francesca's Recruitment Ltd - HR Consultant

Francesca's Recruitment Ltd is seeking an HR Consultant for a permanent hybrid role based in the Birmingham area. The position offers a competitive salary of £42,000 - £45,000 and provides an excellent opportunity to work with a client specializing in providing Employment Law, HR, and Health & Safety legal support to small and medium-sized businesses across various industries in the UK.

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000
Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension, sick pay
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Birmingham area, hybrid (home-based with a couple of days' travel per week to clients)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Drive performance and business growth through innovative HR initiatives.
2. Build and maintain credible relationships with key stakeholders.
3. Manage the entire People lifecycle for your business areas (including Absence, Sickness/OH Referrals, Recruitment, Development, Talent & Succession Planning).
4. Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters as a trusted advisor and coach to managers and staff.
5. Ensure compliance with employment law, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
6. Develop and analyze metrics to measure HR initiatives' effectiveness, using data for key decisions.
7. Support organizational development (OD) initiatives alongside the Head of HR, driving change and improvement.
8. Address employee relations issues, including disciplinaries, grievances, and flexible working applications.
9. Conduct thorough and objective investigations when necessary.
10. Assist the Head of HR with complex disciplinary cases and grievances.

Required Skills and Experience:

1. CIPD Level 5 qualification (Level 7 preferred).
2. 5 to 10 years' experience in a similar role (experience in the Medical sector, Manufacturing, or small and medium-sized businesses is desirable).
3. Proven experience as a Senior HR Generalist, with strong knowledge of the employee lifecycle.
4. Full driving license and access to a vehicle for client visits.
5. Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
6. Energetic, solutions-driven approach, with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
7. Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
8. Proficient in conflict resolution, influencing, and data analysis to develop actionable insights.

This position is open to candidates with full rights to work in the UK.

To apply: Please submit your CV to HR Consultant