Michael Page
HR Consultant

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HR Consultant - Edinburgh
As an HR Consultant in Edinburgh, you'll play a key role in providing professional HR support and guidance to clients within the business services industry. Your work will help ensure smooth operations by addressing HR matters and implementing effective solutions.
Client Details
- A company in the business services industry based in Edinburgh
Description
- Providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice and recommendations around day-to-day HR and employment issues.
- Working with clients to continuously improve their current HR set ups by recommending and assisting with implementing solutions, changes, and practical tools to help them grow.
- Advising management teams on the practical application of their HR policies and helping them recruit, train, and manage their new team members.
- Helping our clients to build inclusive, welcoming, and values-driven cultures and working environments.
- Mentoring and supporting the development of line managers, acting as the first point of contact for HR queries and on management support and advice.
- Researching and implementing cost-effective HR tools that simplify working practices and add value to our clients.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Profile
- Applied knowledge of HR practice, employee relations, and legislation and an understanding of how to translate this into simple, effective, and practical advice and tools for clients (minimum 2 years' experience).
- Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to explain complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise, jargon-free manner to clients aligned to their needs and desired outcomes.
- Excellent questioning skills to carefully understand client issues and needs in order to develop and implement tailored solutions and fulfil requirements.
- A consultative and flexible approach with the ability to tailor solutions to requirements and take a commercial and client-focused approach to problem-solving.
- Effective people skills building trust, rapport, and confidence with clients and internally.
- Discretion and an awareness and understanding of strict confidentiality requirements.
- A forward-thinking, solutions-focused, and innovative approach to improve and develop tools, processes, and solutions.
- Responsive and client-focused, recognising the importance of facilitating an excellent client experience and representing the AAB brand externally.
- Committed to continuous improvement and ongoing learning & personal development.
- Highly organised, diligent, and with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
- Willing and able to travel to our office locations and to client sites, as required.
- Candidates should be CIPD-qualified, or willing to work toward gaining this qualification in the future.
- Full driving licence and access to a car is essential.


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Job Offer
- Permanent position within the business services industry.
- Salary ranging up to £32,000, dependent on the level of experience.
- Contract employment benefits.
If you're interested in this role, apply now.
People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.
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