HR Consultant - Part Time or Full Time

TSAT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Thinking Personnel is seeking to appoint an HR Consultant to support the next stage of their growth. This is a full-time role working term time plus two weeks, providing planned HR capacity across internal TSAT priorities and external clients. This is a fixed-term contract initially to 31 August 2027. The role is open to candidates seeking either full-time or part-time roles and flexible working patterns are considered. The HR Consultant will support complex employee relations casework, investigations, formal hearings, restructures, absence, capability, conduct, and grievance matters. They will also provide clear, practical advice to leaders, helping them manage people matters confidently, fairly, and consistently. The role will not hold a fixed regional school caseload but will be deployed flexibly where senior HR capacity is needed most, including external contract support, policy work, service improvement, and project activity. The role will involve occasional travel to TSAT offices, academies, and external client sites, with significant remote working depending on service need.

Requirements

Credible and confident HR professional.
Strong employee relations experience.
Sound employment law knowledge.
Excellent written communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to manage sensitive matters professionally.
Ability to advise senior leaders with confidence.

Nice To Haves

Experience of working in schools, academies, multi-academy trusts or the wider education sector.
Experience of restructures, redundancy, TUPE or organisational change.

Responsibilities

Support complex employee relations casework, investigations, formal hearings, restructures, absence, capability, conduct and grievance matters.
Provide clear, practical advice to leaders, helping them manage people matters confidently, fairly and consistently.
Be deployed flexibly where senior HR capacity is needed most, including external contract support, policy work, service improvement and project activity.
Occasional travel to TSAT offices, academies and external client sites.

Benefits

Career Development opportunities
Staff development days and conferences
Apprenticeships at every level
Clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Free flu vaccinations
Eye care vouchers
Reduced membership fees at fully-equipped fitness suite and classes
Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme
TSAT Benefits Portal with exclusive benefits including cashback on supermarkets and high street retailers
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Blue Light Card offering exclusive discounts and savings