People Consultant | Job Opportunity | 4-Month FTC
Location: Crawley; hybrid (with occasional travel to Canary Wharf) Contract Type: 4-month FTCDepartment: People and Culture – People ServicesPay: £65-75k FTE
Are you passionate about empowering managers and driving people-focused solutions? Join our client's exciting People Services team as a People Consultant, where you'll play a key role in delivering expert HR advice and supporting strategic people initiatives across the organisation. You'll be a trusted advisor to managers, guiding them through complex employee relations cases, analysing people data to inform decisions, and contributing to impactful projects aligned with People Strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with managers, offering expert and commercially sound HR advice.
- Lead and support complex ER cases including performance, absence, disciplinary, and grievance matters.
- Mentor People Services Advisors and collaborate with Strategic People Partners on change programmes.
- Analyse people metrics and recommend strategic interventions.
- Deliver training and briefings aligned with our People Strategy.
- Continuously improve HR policies and processes for consistency and effectiveness.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a HR generalist or ER role.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
- Experience in organisational change and restructuring.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
- Ability to analyse data and present insights clearly.
- High integrity, discretion, and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
Previous roles such as HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor, or HR/ER Consultant are highly compatible. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, I'd love to hear from you.