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WorkNest

HR Consultant – 12-Month FTC, Maternity Cover

WorkNest

. Manage a portfolio of clients .

Posted 10/12/2026contractKettering • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex employee relations cases and leading change programmes while providing expert HR support. Proficient in developing people strategies and advising on employment legislation to ensure best practices are followed.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Senior-Level HR ExperienceComplex Employee Relations ManagementChange Programme LeadershipPeople Strategy DevelopmentEmployment Legislation Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Employee RelationsChange ManagementPeople Strategy DevelopmentRecruitment ManagementWorkshop Design and DeliveryEmployment Documentation OversightAbsence Management CoordinationTUPE Process ManagementGrievance HandlingDisciplinary Process Management
Soft Skills
Client Relationship BuildingCollaborative Work StylePositive Business Outcome Delivery
Tools & Technologies
HR Technology
Industry Keywords
UK-BasedBest Practice Application

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage a portfolio of clients
  • Provide expert HR support across employee relations, change programmes and people initiatives
  • Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted partner
  • Manage complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, appeal, redundancy and TUPE processes
  • Advise clients on employment legislation and best practice
  • Support change management projects and work with senior leaders
  • Develop people strategies and help deliver positive outcomes
  • Support client training, development and recruitment needs
  • Help design and deliver workshops
  • Manage recruitment campaigns and source candidates
  • Oversee employment documentation, contracts, policies and letters
  • Coordinate absence management and occupational health referrals
  • Collaborate with the HR team to deliver exceptional client service

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Senior-level HR experience
  • Experience managing complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, appeal, redundancy and TUPE processes
  • Experience leading change programmes
  • Experience developing people strategies
  • Strong knowledge of employment legislation and best-practice application
  • High aptitude for technology
  • Strong client relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and deliver positive business outcomes
  • UK-based

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Commission opportunity (OTE £52,000 including commission)
  • Home-based working
  • Flexibility to visit the Kettering office and support clients on-site when needed
  • Opportunity to develop experience within a growing, technology-driven business
  • Collaborative team and supportive culture
  • Inclusion and equality of opportunity support, including workplace adjustments