HR Consultant

Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd - HR Consultant

Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd is seeking an HR Consultant for a permanent hybrid role based in the Leicester 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:

• Drive performance and business growth through innovative HR initiatives.

• Build and maintain credible relationships with key stakeholders.

• Manage the entire People lifecycle for your business areas (including Absence, Sickness/OH Referrals, Recruitment, Development, Talent & Succession Planning).

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters as a trusted advisor and coach to managers and staff.

• Ensure compliance with employment law, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and analyze metrics to measure HR initiatives' effectiveness, using data for key decisions.

• Support organizational development (OD) initiatives alongside the Head of HR, driving change and improvement.

• Address employee relations issues, including disciplinaries, grievances, and flexible working applications.

• Conduct thorough and objective investigations when necessary.

• Assist the Head of HR with complex disciplinary cases and grievances.

Required Skills and Experience:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (Level 7 preferred).

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in a similar role (experience in the Medical sector, Manufacturing, or small and medium-sized businesses is desirable).

• Proven experience as a Senior HR Generalist, with strong knowledge of the employee lifecycle.

• Full driving license and access to a vehicle for client visits.

• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.

• Energetic, solutions-driven approach, with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

• 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