At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert HR advice and support to social sector clients, tackling real-world challenges.
- Company: Roots HR, a dynamic consultancy dedicated to transforming the social sector through effective HR solutions.
- Benefits: Supportive team environment, coaching in consultancy skills, and impactful work that benefits the community.
- Other info: Join a friendly team committed to social purpose and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the social sector while developing your HR expertise in a collaborative setting.
- Qualifications: Chartered MCIPD level or level 7 HR qualification with extensive generalist HR experience.
The predicted salary is between 29520 - 36080 £ per year.
About Us
Roots HR is a dynamic and growing HR consultancy specialising in providing tailored, pragmatic human resources solutions to social sector employers, including charities. We believe in the power of HR to transform the social sector, and we are looking for an experienced HR Consultant to join our small but dedicated team.
We are founded on the belief that social sector organisations of all sizes should have access to high quality, practical and affordable human resources services. We recognise the challenges for such organisations and develop our services to meet the needs of the social sector, in terms of culture, risk and scale. We deliver those services on a more than profit basis to meet our social purpose.
Our market leading COMPLY service is in high demand, and we are now seeking to grow our team with the appointment of an HR Consultant who will provide comprehensive and pragmatic HR advice, documentation, and compliance support to clients by phone, Teams / Zoom and email.
Position Overview
As an HR Consultant at Roots HR, you will have the opportunity to work closely with a diverse client base, helping them navigate HR challenges and implement best practices. You will provide expert guidance in areas such as employee relations, compliance, HR strategy, and more. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment and wants to make a significant impact on our clients' success.
We need an experienced practitioner who has operated in a consultancy environment or has built their career in a well-structured environment and is now looking to take their first step into consultancy. You will need a high level of initiative and the confidence and flexibility to meet the demands of an external client base, together with the drive and enthusiasm to work autonomously.
The successful candidate will, along with other essential criteria:
- Be qualified to Chartered MCIPD level or as a minimum hold a level 7 qualification in HR
- Have extensive experience of delivering robust generalist HR advice and guidance, including advising and coaching line managers and advising to a successful conclusion on a broad range of complex employee relations issues
- Social sector experience or exposure, gained through employment, volunteering or governance role(s) with extensive and broad operational delivery of robust generalist HR advice and guidance
- Have excellent communication skills and be extremely skilled in influencing at all levels
- Have excellent written skills, able to produce high-quality reports and other documentation
- Be passionate about human resources and committed to updating their knowledge on a frequent basis
In return for your skills and commitment we can offer you:
- A wide range of interesting and demanding work in a sector where HR effectiveness impacts on the life of the community
- A friendly, team-oriented, supportive and trusting work environment
- Coaching and support in consultancy skills and practices
- Partnering internally with experienced and supportive colleagues
To apply: Submit your CV and cover letter using our online system by no later than 11.59pm on Sunday 4 October 2026.
To discuss the role, please email your questions or send a request for a call back to (url removed)
Roots HR CIC is an equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community. Continued eligibility to work in the UK is required.
Strictly no contact from agencies please.
HR Consultant in Birmingham employer: Roots HR
At Roots HR, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming the social sector through high-quality HR consultancy. Our supportive and collaborative work culture fosters professional growth, offering coaching in consultancy skills while you engage with a diverse client base, making a meaningful impact in the community. Join us in a role that not only challenges you but also allows you to contribute to a greater social purpose in a friendly and trusting environment.
