HR Consultant - Manchester

Our HR Services - Education team is growing, and we are looking for a pragmatic and ambitious HR professional who enjoys delivering a client-focused service to clients within the education sector, specifically schools and academies. This role supports the Senior HR Consultants and the Head of HR Services in developing HR consultancy services for the education sector.

Our team of legal and HR specialists has extensive education knowledge and experience, and is highly regarded, consistently featured in Band One of the Legal 500 and Chambers UK listings. Our core approach is to help education clients do what is right for their pupils and their organizations.

This role focuses on building excellent relationships with clients at all levels, delivering pragmatic, sector-oriented advice aligned with client interests and national best practices. You will also build strong relationships with colleagues, fostering team spirit and contributing to the development of our services in the education sector.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing pragmatic HR advisory services on complex employee relations and HR issues
• Delivering exceptional client service and maintaining client relationships
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
• Staying informed of sector developments to ensure compliant, sector-focused advice
• Leading on ad-hoc client projects and investigations
• Managing complex casework and providing telephone and email support
• Supervising HR Advisors as needed
• Preparing for pitches and tender presentations
• Creating and delivering training for clients
• Developing precedent documentation based on legislative and sector changes
• Reviewing existing documentation for compliance and best practices
• Representing the firm at conferences and events
• Writing articles and blog posts for sector publications
• Building trusted advisor relationships with clients and managing client renewals
• Managing client files, billing, and invoice follow-ups
• Ensuring accurate recording of all activities in line with firm policies