About the Company
Cape Consulting provides practical, commercial, and human-first HR support to growing SMEs, founder-led businesses, and charities across the UK. We are continuously building our talent bench with sharp, pragmatic HR Managers for client retainers, project-based work, and fractional roles.
About the Role
Delivering Client Support: Serve as a trusted HR partner for a portfolio of clients, delivering clear, practical advice without corporate jargon or rigid box-ticking.
Responsibilities
- Navigating Employee Relations: Confidently handle complex ER cases, disciplinaries, grievances, restructures, TUPE transfers, and workplace conflict.
- Building People Foundations: Design and implement compliant employment contracts, policies, performance frameworks, and onboarding processes tailored to each client's unique culture.
- Coaching Leaders: Guide founders, executives, and line managers through difficult conversations, manager capability development, and team dynamics.
- Driving People Strategy: Help clients align workforce planning, recruitment strategies, and culture with long-term growth ambitions.
Qualifications
- Relevant Experience: Solid HR management background, ideally with experience advising multiple SMEs, growing companies, or third-sector organisations.
Required Skills
- Commercial Mindset: Ability to balance UK employment law compliance with practical business realities—focusing on sensible outcomes over textbook processes.
- Strong Communication: Talent for building fast rapport with business leaders, explaining complex employment issues simply, and de-escalating workplace friction.
- CIPD Accreditation: Level 5 or 7 qualification preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience navigating UK employment law.
- Autonomy & Agility: Comfortable jumping into diverse business environments, diagnosing key people issues rapidly, and driving momentum.
Human Resources Manager employer: Cape Consulting (HR) Ltd
As an HR Adviser (Policy & Projects) with us, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. We prioritise employee growth through continuous professional development opportunities and encourage innovative ideas to enhance our HR processes. Located in the heart of the UK, we offer a collaborative culture where your contributions are valued, making it an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
