Job Description

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About Us:

GFHR is as an Independent HR Consultancy based in Tunbridge Wells. We work with a whole range of small and medium sized organisations from a variety of industries based in South East England.


Human Resources is all about people, so our business is built on strong relationships, trust and integrity. We like our clients to think of us as they would an in house HR function.


Our aim is to help our clients establish and manage good working practices and resolve situations. From establishing policies for start-up companies and writing employee handbooks, to managing ongoing appraisals and settling grievances, we help our clients with all elements of HR.

The Challenge:

GFHR is on the lookout for an experienced HR generalist who can build a strong rapport with clients working to understand the needs of their business and delivering effective HR support and solutions. We need someone who can work flexibly as part of our team of consultants collaborating to share knowledge and experience to ensure that we deliver great results for our clients.

Main Responsibilities:

Relationship Management:

Conduct initial consultations with clients to assess their HR needs, understand their business objectives, and identify areas for improvement. Build strong relationships with clients, serving as their trusted advisor on all HR-related matters. Maintain regular contact with allocated clients to help manage relationship, ensure that we fully understand their requirements and identify opportunities to provide additional support.

HR Advisory Services:

Provide support and advice to clients on any HR matters, in a timely manner. Draft and review contracts, offer letters, handbooks and other HR paperwork ensuring compliance with UK law.

Recruitment Support:

Advise clients on effective recruitment and selection strategies to attract and retain top talent. Develop job descriptions and job postings tailored to client requirements. Manage the recruitment process by sourcing candidates, screening applicants, conducting interviews, and coordinating interview schedules. Develop job descriptions and job postings tailored to client requirements.

Employee Relations:

Support clients in managing employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution. Conduct investigations into employee complaints or misconduct and provide recommendations for resolution.

Talent Management

Assist in the design and implementation of performance management systems, including goal-setting, performance evaluation, and feedback mechanisms. Attend performance review meetings as required by client.

Training and Development:

Work with clients to identify training needs and where appropriate source external training providers. Develop and deliver training materials and resources for client use. Provide coaching and support to client management teams on HR-related issues and challenges.

Compensation and Benefits

Support clients to conduct salary reviews and to complete annual salary review process. Work with clients to design and implement benefits packages

HR Administration:

Update and maintain CRM system with client data. Conduct HR audits and assessments of client HR processes and practices.

HR Compliance:

Stay up-to-date with changes in UK employment law and regulations to ensure clients remain compliant.

The Person:

Experienced HR Generalist with strong employee relations experience. The ideal candidate will have some HR Consulting experience. Excellent communication skills Strong IT skills with the ability to learn and use new systems quickly. Client focussed with good relationship building skills Strong attention to detail. Flexible and hard-working Warm, friendly, and approachable manner Adaptable

Further Information:

This is a unique opportunity to take on a free-lance HR role, which will offer the successful candidate the chance to join a fantastic company, but with the benefit of working from home. There will be travel to client sites on a regular basis so you will need your own transport.

Part time, flexible hours. Competitive hourly rate to be discussed.