WorkNest People
HR Consultant
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If you're a proactive HR professional who enjoys partnering with clients, building trusted relationships, and delivering exceptional people support, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Us
WorkNest’s 900+ colleagues support over 50,000 organisations worldwide, helping them manage risk, improve performance, and protect what matters most. Combining smart technology with expert advice across Employment Law, HR, Health & Safety, Cyber Security, ISO, and Compliance services, we act as a true extension of our clients’ teams.
Following significant growth over the past two years, including international expansion and strategic acquisitions, WorkNest is continuing to grow at pace. As part of Axiom GRC, we have ambitious plans for the future, with a goal of building a £250 million business through sustained growth and innovation.
As our business continues to evolve, so do the opportunities for our colleagues. Join us and be part of a collaborative and people-focused business where your contribution can make a real impact.
Role Description
In this 12-month fixed-term role, you'll manage your own portfolio of clients, providing expert HR support across employee relations, change programmes and people initiatives. Working alongside an experienced team and using market-leading technology, you'll build strong client relationships, deliver practical HR solutions, and become a trusted partner to your clients.
Salary
£40,000 basic plus commission (OTE £52,000 including commission) per annum
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Amazing Benefits
- Home-based with flexibility to visit our Kettering office and support clients on-site when needed.
- Opportunity to develop your experience within a growing, technology-driven business.
- Collaborative team and supportive culture.
What We’re Looking For
This role offers a varied and rewarding opportunity to partner with clients across a wide range of people matters. We're looking for someone who is confident managing complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary, grievance, appeal, redundancy and TUPE processes, while ensuring clients remain compliant with employment legislation and best practice. You'll also support organisations through change management projects, working closely with senior leaders to provide practical advice, develop people strategies and help deliver positive outcomes for both businesses and their employees.
Alongside this, you'll support clients with their training, development and recruitment needs, from helping to design and deliver workshops to managing recruitment campaigns and sourcing strong candidates. Working as part of a supportive HR team, you'll also oversee the preparation of employment documentation, contracts, policies and letters, while coordinating absence management and occupational health referrals where required. This is a collaborative role that would suit someone who enjoys building strong client relationships, providing exceptional service, and making a genuine difference to the organisations they support.
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring senior-level HR experience, including managing complex employee relations cases, leading change programmes, and developing people strategies. You will have strong knowledge of employment legislation, a pragmatic approach to its application, and a high aptitude for technology.
You'll also be a strong relationship builder who thrives in a collaborative, team-focused culture and enjoys working in partnership to deliver positive business outcomes.
Up For The Challenge?
If you share our values – Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Inclusion, click the ‘apply now’ button to send us your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the role criteria.
WorkNest is committed to creating a culture of Inclusion and ensuring that everyone – job applicants, clients, colleagues, and anyone else we deal with – is treated fairly and with respect. We continuously review our policies and processes to support our aim to create a diverse team, however, please speak to our Talent Team if there are any adjustments, we need to make in order to ensure a genuine equality of opportunity.
Closing Date
10th November 2026
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We may look to close the advert early, so please don't delay in submitting an application.
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