Human Resources Consultant
A Human Resources Consultant is a people-centred professional who helps deliver reliable outcomes in day-to-day operations. You'll work with people leaders, HR partners and maintain clear policies so decisions and actions stay on track. You'll own recurring tasks end-to-end, manage competing priorities and recommend small improvements that reduce friction. You'll be successful when stakeholders feel supported, work is well documented, and systems like ATS (e.g., Lever) are kept reliable and current.
What you’ll do day to day
- Support performance and development cycles, including reminders and documentation
- Prepare HR documentation such as contracts, letters and policy acknowledgements
- Assist with onboarding, induction and probation processes to improve the employee experience
- Maintain HR records in the HRIS with strong confidentiality and attention to detail
- Support recruitment administration, including scheduling, screening coordination and candidate communication
- Provide first-point support for people queries and escalate complex matters appropriately
- Contribute to reporting on headcount, turnover and people metrics
Skills and tools to learn
Core skills: confidentiality, stakeholder support, problem solving, documentation, employment fundamentals
Software/Platforms: Microsoft 365, ATS (e.g., Lever), HRIS (e.g., Employment Hero, Workday), Teams
Methods/Knowledge: case triage, policy compliance, employee lifecycle processes
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