This is an exciting opportunity for an HR Consultant to provide comprehensive policy support within a founder led SME in the industrial and manufacturing environment. The role is a very short term (2-8 week) policy review and update project based in Maidenhead and requires a hands-on and pragmatic approach to policy review and updating.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a founder led small-sized organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector. The company is known for its commitment to operational excellence and providing a supportive work environment.

Description

The HR Consultant will be responsible for a policy review and update project expected to take from 2-8 weeks depending on the Consultant. This will include:

• Review the current employment contracts to ensure compliance with current legislation. The contracts to be reviewed are
• General, standard contract
• Apprenticeship contract & related documents
• Fixed term contract
• Review of current staff handbook to ensure compliance with current legislation - update as required
• Review, if possible, of company policies and update if required -
• Anti-Bribery
• Corporate Responsibility
• Equal Opportunities
• H&S Statement
• ESG Policy
• Ethical Procurement
• GDPR
• Fraud & Malpractice
• Modern Slavery
• Restrictive Covenant
• Prepare a new contract of employment to cover a short-term period with a wind-down to retirement.

Profile

A successful HR Consultant should have:

• Demonstrable experience within an HR Consultant position previously
• A strong understanding of UK employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively while working pragmatically with the MD within a founder led business
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confidence in handling sensitive HR matters with discretion.
• Ability to make decisions as the standalone HR member

Job Offer

The successful HR Consultant will receive:

• Competitive daily rate between -330 and -380 via Umbrella, depending on experience.
• Ability to work from home majority of the time - just need to be in commuting distance of maidenhead for various meetings
• Possible future consultancy work with the business
• Temporary position offering flexibility and variety

If you are an experienced Consultant looking for a short term consultancy role role in the industrial and manufacturing sector, we encourage you to apply.