Full Time or Part Time (minimum 3 days per week)
Theale, Reading (with flexibility to work one day from home)
£45,000 – £52,000 per annum + Benefits
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a HR Generalist with a passion for Employee Relations. Working within an established, reputable and friendly Outsourced HR Company, you will work with a diverse portfolio of clients, providing expert tailored advice and managing a wide range of HR casework. No two days are the same, and you’ll enjoy the variety and autonomy that comes with consultancy work.
Key Responsibilities
* Be the go‑to HR expert for clients, offering clear, confident advice across all HR matters.
* Take ownership of complex ER cases — from investigations to outcomes — and guide clients every step of the way.
* Lead disciplinary, grievance, redundancy and TUPE processes with professionalism and pace.
* Create polished, compliant HR documents including contracts, handbooks and policies.
* Deliver engaging HR training sessions and help shape new learning content when needed.
* Support clients through restructures, culture projects and statutory reporting.
* Strengthen client relationships through regular check‑ins and proactive support.
* Keep accurate records of all advice and casework.
* Spot opportunities to grow the client base through networking and relationship‑building.
* Stay ahead of employment law changes and best practice to keep clients protected and informed.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is confident, commercially aware and thrives in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll be comfortable juggling multiple clients and cases and you’ll bring a calm, professional approach to even the most challenging ER situations and be able to influence at all levels.
Essential Skills & Experience
* CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent).
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a generalist HR or ER advisory role.
* Strong experience managing complex ER issues and casework.
* Excellent working knowledge of UK employment law.
* Confident communicator at all levels, both written and verbal.
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
* Able to work with multiple clients simultaneously.
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
* Customer‑focused and commercially aware, with an understanding of SME needs.
* Full driving licence.
About Us
The HR Dept provides outsourced HR services to small and medium-sized businesses offering practical, commercial and hands‑on HR expertise. As a growing franchise consultancy, we pride ourselves on delivering high‑quality, personalised HR support that makes a real difference to our clients.
To support our continued expansion, we are looking for an experienced and confident Senior Employee Relations Consultant to join our friendly team.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary of £45–£52k per annum (pro rata for part‑time)
* Life assurance
* NEST pension
* Company sick pay
* 23 days holiday plus your birthday off
* Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow and develop
* Flexibility to work one day per week from home
Interested?
If you’re an experienced HR professional who loves Employee Relations and enjoys variety, autonomy and client interaction, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and join a growing consultancy making a real impact for local businesses
Salary description
£45000.00 - £52000.00 per year