Job Description

GravitateHR - (Senior) HR Consultant

Job Advert and 2026

JOB TITLE:

(Senior) HR Consultant

HOURS OF WORK:

FTE 37.5 hours per week, and/or PTE 0.6 or 0.8, we may consider part-time hours for the right candidate

SALARY:

From 30,000 per annum

LOCATION:

Hybrid. Working from home / Glasgow office / Client sites as required

REPORTS TO:

Lead HR Consultant, Director

DIRECT REPORT:

None

About GravitateHR:

At GravitateHR, we're more than an HR consultancy and we work as trusted partners helping businesses thrive. Based in central Scotland, we deliver agile, commercially focused HR solutions to organisations of all sizes. Whether it's navigating growth, change, or complex challenges, we combine expertise in employment law with practical, people-first strategies.

We offer:

A supportive, values-led consultancy environment

Agile and flexible working

One paid volunteering day per year

Enhanced sickness benefits

Learn more about the team via our website: Meet Our Team.

Purpose of role:

As an HR Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, pragmatic and commercially focused HR support to our diverse client base. Working both independently and alongside a collaborative consultancy team, you will lead on a range of HR matters across the employee lifecycle, including complex casework, projects and strategic people initiatives. This role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to truly own your work -- building trusted client relationships, delivering best-practice HR solutions, and contributing to the ongoing growth and evolution of our consultancy.

We are open to appointing at Junior Consultant or Senior Consultant level, depending on experience, and are also exploring full-time or part-time options. This flexibility allows us to find the right person with the right mindset to grow with our business.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Our ideal candidate is confident, proactive and commercially minded, with the ability to tackle complex HR matters and take ownership from start to finish. You enjoy working autonomously but value being part of a supportive, ambitious team where collaboration and quality matter.

You bring a positive, forward-thinking attitude and are comfortable working flexibly -- whether from home, our Glasgow office, or on client sites. You take pride in delivering excellent client service, are curious to keep learning, and enjoy sharing your knowledge through training, coaching and development activities. Above all, you are someone who wants to be part of a small but growing consultancy, contributing ideas, shaping ways of working, and helping us evolve together.

Main Responsibilities and Client Delivery:

HR Consultancy & Case Management

Lead on the delivery of HR support across the full employee lifecycle, including complex employee relations matters and consultancy projects Provide timely, practical and legally compliant HR advice, aligned to best practice and commercial realities Draft clear, well-structured HR documentation including reports, policies, contracts, letters and procedural guidance Review, develop and maintain client handbooks and policies, ensuring alignment with current employment legislation Support and manage client HR systems where required Maintain high standards of quality, consistency and professionalism across all advice and outputs.

Client Relationships & Account Management

Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, acting as a key point of contact Lead or support client account management, including renewals and ongoing service delivery Work to agreed scopes, timelines and terms of engagement Monitor billable activity and contribute to progress, management and Board-level reporting for client partners Identify opportunities to add value and enhance client partnerships through proactive HR support.

Learning, Development & Training

Design, create and deliver HR training sessions and workshops for clients Confidently facilitate discussions on employment-related topics, both virtually and in person Support internal learning and development, sharing knowledge and best practice across the team Contribute to the development of new training offerings and consultancy solutions.

Business Development & Growth

Proactively identify opportunities for new and repeat business through client relationships Support proposal writing, budgeting and the sales process in line with our consultancy model Contribute to marketing activity, including blogs, website content, webinars and social media Attend networking events, seminars and industry updates to promote the business and maintain professional credibility Keep up to date with employment law developments and CIPD guidance.

Skills and experience:

We recognise that experience will vary depending on whether you join us at Junior or Senior Consultant level. What matters most is capability, mindset and potential.

Essential

Proven experience in an HR advisory, consultant or HR management role Confidence handling complex HR matters and providing sound, practical advice Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Commercial awareness and the ability to balance risk, HR statutory requirements and business needs Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and travelling to client sites when required Positive, solutions-focused and collaborative approach.

Desirable

(depending on level)

CIPD qualification or working towards Chartered membership Consultancy experience or exposure to multi-client environments Experience designing and delivering HR training or workshops Experience contributing to business development or account growth Strong IT skills and confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Our Recruitment Process:

1. Application

: Please apply to Careers@GravitateHR.co.uk with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, including salary expectations and availability for interviews in Glasgow should you be invited forward. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK - no visa sponsorship is available.

The closing date for applications for the HR Consultant will be

Sunday 18 January 2026

.

2. Interviews

: First stage interviews are currently expected to be held from

Thursday 22 January 2026

with a Lead Consultant in our Glasgow office, with a second stage interview as required with the Director.

Equal Opportunities Policy Statement:

GravitateHR is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. GravitateHR is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual's identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Flexitime Paid volunteer time Sick pay Work from home
Application question(s):

By submitting my application I confirm I have the right to work in the UK and do not require visa sponsorship within the next 5 years.
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G1 2ER