HR Consultant- Sick Cover- Inside IR35

Freelance HR Consultant, sick cover for 3 months, Inside IR35- £200-300 a day.

Job title/function HR Consultant
Supplier segment HR

Mission purpose
This temporary recruitment is necessary to cover the role of one of the critical staff members, who is currently on long-term sick leave. They support a client group of approximately 150 across the UK (GDO) and the Nordics, in addition to managing the local CSR and D&I agenda.

Key activities/responsibilities to be performed Key Responsibilities:
Support approximately 200 employees across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics, including regional teams and managers outside the UK.
Build strong relationships with business leaders, employee forums, HR colleagues, and external partners.
Provide expert HR advice aligned with organizational goals, employment law, and HR policies.
Offer guidance and support for organizational change and restructuring activities.
Support managers and employees on HR policies, employment law, and employee benefits.
Develop and implement UK HR policies and ensure compliance with employment law.
Manage TUPE processes (in and out).
Lead recruitment efforts, including job descriptions, advertising, interviews, and assessment centers.
Drive regional talent initiatives and salary benchmarking.
Maintain HR documentation, including staff handbooks, contracts, and offers.
Coach managers on HR processes, including raising support tickets with shared services.
Collaborate with legal teams and employee representatives.
Stay updated on HR trends and employment law changes.
Manage Lead HR projects and initiatives, including digital transformation and CSR initiatives.
Continuously improve HR practices and support global HR functions.
Maintain HRIS records and generate reports.
Perform other HR duties as needed.

Education CIPD Graduate
5+ years HR experience Must have
Pro. Expertise Managing redundancies & integration
TUPE experience (in and out)
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Up-to-date UK employment law knowledge
Experience in a large, global Matrix organization Nice to have

Comfortable working with remote managers
Technical systems Technically proficient with advanced MS Office skills & HRIS platforms Must have
Soft skills Self-starter with initiative
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Resilient, empathetic, and diplomatic
Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness Nice to have
Computer language advanced MS Office skills Must have
Speak Language English, Must have
Others Nordic region & Ireland experience is desirable Nice to have

Start date 09/29/2025
End date 01/30/2026
Full time/part time 100%
Working hours 9.00 - 17.30
Working Hours type N/A
Work from home Maximum possible: 60%