HR Consultant (Essex)

Seetec Group Ltd.; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Consultant to join our team. This role combines both office and home-based work, with travel required to attend on site visits with clients in Essex and London to establish and maintain relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial focus, extensive experience in human resources, and a genuine passion for helping small businesses achieve their HR goals. As an HR Consultant, you will work closely with our clients to provide expert advice and support on a wide range of HR issues.

At Tribal, we love supporting small businesses and have a strong culture of personal development, ownership and collaboration. Our team is our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive. As part of a young and rapidly growing company, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact, contribute to diverse projects, and grow alongside us. We genuinely value fresh perspectives and are dedicated to supporting your ideas. Join us to be part of a team that values excellence, embraces challenges, and is passionate about delivering five-star people and tech solutions to our clients.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range of £40,000 to £45,000 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

1. 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
2. 2 Volunteer Days
3. Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
4. Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
5. Annual Salary Review
6. Refer A Friend Scheme
7. Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits

Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.

Tribal, part of the Seetec Group, is a leading out-sourced service provider in people, payroll, and IT solutions. We partner with small- and medium-sized businesses to streamline operations and drive growth by offering tailored HR services and efficient payroll processing to ensure compliance and efficiency. Our recruitment service specialises in large-scale contract mobilisation and high-volume hiring, fulfilling contract requirements while connecting top talent across sectors. Our secure IT infrastructure, proactive cybersecurity measures, and responsive support desks. At Tribal, we believe success starts with the right people and systems and understand the heartfelt commitment to build something that matters.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partner with clients to understand their HR needs and develop customised solutions by becoming the client’s trusted commercial HR advisor.
2. Provide guidance on different solutions from HR best practice to solutions that meet our client’s budget and aspirations around the full employee lifecycle i.e., recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and compliance.
3. Conduct HR audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
4. Attend on client site to support with ER matters in a supportive way.
5. Working alongside small business owners to create commercial, bespoke contracts / handbooks and policies to ensure their small businesses is compliant.
6. Assist clients with employee onboarding, training, and development programs.
7. Ensure compliance with UK employment laws and regulations.
8. Provide ongoing support and advice to clients on HR-related matters in a timely, commercial and friendly manner.

Minimum Requirements

1. Educational Background: Level 3 qualifications obtained, degree level desirable.
2. Professional HR Certification: Certification from a recognised HR institution (e.g., CIPD Level 5) is highly desirable, indicating a deep commitment to HR excellence.
3. Senior HR Experience: At least 5 years of progressive HR experience.
4. Experience in an outsourced HR provider or a small business is preferred, but not required.
5. Hands-on experience of managing complex employee issues, including conflict resolution, redundancies, grievances, disciplinaries, sickness and capability, and legal compliance.

Additional Information

Tribal HR (Part of the Seetec Group) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

Dependent on the role you are applying to, you may be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check. Seetec supports the recruitment of ex-offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under “About us”.

Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.