HR Consultant

HR Consultant 12-Month Contract | £25 per hour Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the Whitley office, Coventry The Opportunity My client is seeking an experienced HR Consultant to join a dynamic HR Direct Contact Centre team on a 12-month contract. This is a hybrid role, combining remote working with 2-3 days per week on site at the Whitley office. As the first point of contact for employees and managers, you'll play a critical role in delivering accurate, timely, and employee-focused HR guidance across a wide range of people-related queries. If you enjoy fast-paced environments, problem-solving, and making a direct impact on employee experience, this role offers the perfect platform. The Role Working within the HR Direct Contact Centre, you will manage and resolve HR queries covering areas such as recruitment, performance, reward, absence, and employee relations. Queries are received via email, portal, and virtual assistant, with outbound calls made where deeper discussion is required. You'll also support daily operational activity, including absence reporting and managing inbox queries, ensuring all interactions meet agreed service levels and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for UK-based employees and managers on HR policies and procedures Diagnose queries effectively, identify relevant policies, and guide employees and managers on correct application Coach managers using sound employment law knowledge to ensure consistent and compliant decision-making Manage HR cases through to resolution within service level agreements Respond to enquiries via email, portal, virtual assistant, and outbound calls where required Build rapport and trust to fully understand and resolve employee issues Maintain strong working relationships across the wider HR community and business Support operational delivery of transactional and administrative HR processes Contribute to the development, maintenance, and deployment of HR policies Pull and manage absence reporting and oversee non-employee query inboxes Work collaboratively within the HR Direct team to deliver a high-quality service Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience in an HR advisory or employee relations role Strong generalist HR knowledge, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management Good working knowledge of UK employment law Excellent written and verbal communication skills Degree-qualified or equivalent practical HR experience Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelDesirable Experience working in a high-volume HR Contact Centre Stakeholder management and process improvement experience Project management experience (planning, risk management, delivery) Experience using HR systems such as SAP and SuccessFactors Familiarity with ticketing systems (e.g. Cloud for Service) Experience managing chat or virtual assistant escalations About You Results-driven and resilient, with the ability to perform under pressure A natural problem-solver with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset Confident communicating complex information clearly and empathetically Organised, proactive, and capable of balancing short-term priorities with long-term thinking A collaborative team player who builds credibility and trust quicklyIf you're an HR professional who thrives in a fast-moving, employee-focused environment and enjoys delivering high-quality advisory support, this contract role offers an excellent opportunity to make a real impact