HR Consultant (Temporary)

We're working with a large, fast-growing organisation to recruit an HR Consultant to support their busy HR team during a significant period of organisational and HR change. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to provide practical support across employment tax reviews, payroll compliance, and wider HR projects.

You'll work closely with the HR and Finance teams, supporting the organisation as it modernises and improves its processes. The successful candidate will bring strong HR experience, excellent legislation knowledge and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

The role

As HR Consultant, you'll provide project-based support to the HR function, with a particular focus on employment tax reviews and payroll compliance. You'll work alongside senior stakeholders to review existing processes, identify areas for improvement and support the implementation of practical solutions.

The role will involve contractual and policy work, consultation with employees and supporting wider HR projects during a period of significant change.

The main responsibilities

• Support employment tax reviews, working closely with HR and Finance to ensure relevant processes and employee information are accurate.
• Support payroll compliance and related HR processes.
• Assist with contractual and policy work, including company perks such as cars, mileage and expenses.
• Support internal contractual changes and employee consultation processes.
• Consult with approximately 50 employees as part of contractual and organisational changes.
• Contribute to HR process improvement and wider HR project work.
• Review existing processes and identify opportunities for modernisation and improvement.
• Work closely with HR, Finance and payroll colleagues to ensure processes are managed effectively.
• Support timesheet and payroll authorisation processes as required.
• Provide practical, common-sense HR advice and support throughout projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure agreed actions are followed through.

The ideal candidate

• Previous experience in an HR generalist, HR project or HR consultancy role.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, contracts and policies.
• Experience supporting change, process improvement or HR projects.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR compliance.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• A practical, common-sense approach with the confidence to make decisions and solve problems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working autonomously and managing project-based work.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or a relevant degree.
• Experience working within a large, complex or fast-moving organisation would be advantageous.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary
• Wider benefits package
• Initial 3-month temporary contract.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Opportunity to work on a range of HR transformation and process improvement projects.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Tara Duffy (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at 02896935489 or t.duffy@mcsgroup.jobs.

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