HR Consultant

AAB

HR Consultant providing HR and employment law advice at AAB. Supporting clients to build effective HR frameworks and drive strategic outcomes.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeBelfast • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Providing commercially focused, best practice and practical HR and employment law advice across a range of day-to-day and complex issues.
Supporting clients to review, enhance and scale their HR frameworks, policies, and people practices.
For an experienced Consultant/HR Professional this would mean leading high-impact, complex client projects, ensuring strong stakeholder alignment and delivering strategic, measurable outcomes.
For a developing Consultant this would mean supporting project delivery while progressively building the capability and confidence to manage more complex assignments independently.
Advising and coaching management teams on the application of HR policies, and supporting effective recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee development.
Supporting clients to build inclusive, engaging and values-led workplace cultures.
Acting as a trusted advisor and first point of contact for HR queries, mentoring line managers and building their confidence and capability.
Researching and implementing practical, cost-effective HR tools and solutions that improve efficiency and add value.
Contributing to business development activity, including representing AAB at events and supporting client engagement initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced Consultant (Typically 4+ years’ HR experience or equivalent capability)
Demonstrated ability to apply HR expertise across employee relations and employment legislation in complex scenarios.
Experience leading or owning HR projects and delivering outcomes for clients or stakeholders.
Strong track record of translating technical HR knowledge into clear, practical, commercially sound and best practice advice.
Developing Consultant (Typically c.2+ years’ experience)
Solid foundation in HR practice, particularly employee relations and employment legislation.
Experience providing HR advice in a support or advisory capacity.
Demonstrated potential to develop into a more senior, client-facing consultancy role.
Strong communication and listening skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and without jargon.
Effective questioning and analytical skills to understand client needs and shape tailored solutions.
A consultative, flexible and solutions-focused approach, with a strong commercial mindset.
Ability to build trust, credibility and rapport with clients and colleagues.
High level of discretion and understanding of confidentiality requirements.
Proactive, innovative and focused on continuous improvement of tools, processes and client outcomes.
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
Client-focused, responsive, and committed to delivering an excellent client experience.
Demonstrable commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with the confidence to challenge thinking and drive better solutions.
Degree-qualified in a relevant business or HR discipline, with CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or working towards this, or equivalent through relevant experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave
Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you
Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
Death in Service benefit
Competitive pension scheme
Life assurance policies to support you and your family
Hybrid working model
Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working
Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR frameworksemployee relationsemployment legislationperformance managementrecruitmentonboardingemployee developmentHR project managementHR advisoryHR tools

Soft Skills

communication skillslistening skillsanalytical skillsconsultative approachflexibilitysolutions-focusedtrust buildingdiscretionorganisational skillsclient-focused

Certifications

CIPD qualification Level 5 or abovedegree in business or HR discipline