HR Consultant

Application Deadline: 26 June 2026

Department: People Consulting

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Belfast

AAB is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid‑market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We succeed together as one team, building strong client relationships through passion, empathy, and straightforward advice. That’s what makes AAB different. We invest in brilliant talent across every area of the business, offering tailored training, professional qualifications, and continuous support to help you grow.

Guided by our six core values, we foster a culture where collaboration, trust, and enthusiasm thrive.

At AAB, your career is what you make it. We are here to help you turn ambition into action, whether that’s becoming a technical expert, a future leader, or someone who simply makes a difference every day. If you're ready to be part of a team that’s united by purpose and driven by values, we’d love to hear from you.

ESG COMMITMENT

We take our responsibility seriously. From reducing our environmental impact, to supporting education through training and talent programmes, to giving back to our local communities with our charitable initiative ABBIE – ESG is part of who we are.

ROLE PURPOSE

Key duties & responsibilities:

• Providing commercially focused, best practice and practical HR and employment law advice across a range of day-to-day and complex issues.
• Supporting clients to review, enhance and scale their HR frameworks, policies, and people practices.
• For an experienced Consultant/HR Professional this would mean leading high-impact, complex client projects, ensuring strong stakeholder alignment and delivering strategic, measurable outcomes.
• For a developing Consultant this would mean supporting project delivery while progressively building the capability and confidence to manage more complex assignments independently.
• Advising and coaching management teams on the application of HR policies, and supporting effective recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee development.
• Supporting clients to build inclusive, engaging and values-led workplace cultures.
• Acting as a trusted advisor and first point of contact for HR queries, mentoring line managers and building their confidence and capability.
• Researching and implementing practical, cost-effective HR tools and solutions that improve efficiency and add value.
• Contributing to business development activity, including representing AAB at events and supporting client engagement initiatives.

Experience & qualifications

• Experienced Consultant (Typically 4+ years’ HR experience or equivalent capability)
• Demonstrated ability to apply HR expertise across employee relations and employment legislation in complex scenarios.
• Experience leading or owning HR projects and delivering outcomes for clients or stakeholders.
• Strong track record of translating technical HR knowledge into clear, practical, commercially sound and best practice advice.

• Developing Consultant (Typically c.2+ years’ experience)
• Solid foundation in HR practice, particularly employee relations and employment legislation.
• Experience providing HR advice in a support or advisory capacity.
• Demonstrated potential to develop into a more senior, client-facing consultancy role.

CORE SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES (APPLICABLE TO BOTH LEVELS)

• Strong communication and listening skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and without jargon.
• Effective questioning and analytical skills to understand client needs and shape tailored solutions.
• A consultative, flexible and solutions-focused approach, with a strong commercial mindset.
• Ability to build trust, credibility and rapport with clients and colleagues.
• High level of discretion and understanding of confidentiality requirements.
• Proactive, innovative and focused on continuous improvement of tools, processes and client outcomes.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Client-focused, responsive, and committed to delivering an excellent client experience.
• Demonstrable commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with the confidence to challenge thinking and drive better solutions.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & PROGRESSION

• Structured development and progression pathways
• Exposure to increasingly complex client work and strategic projects.
• Ongoing mentoring, coaching and knowledge development within a collaborative team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree-qualified in a relevant business or HR discipline, with CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or working towards this, or equivalent through relevant experience.

WHAT AAB OFFER

We want you to feel supported inside and outside of work. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed for your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career.

Time Off & Family Support

• Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
• Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
• Death in Service benefit

Financial Security

• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance policies to support you and your family

Flexible & Agile Working

• Hybrid working model
• Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working
• Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing