Senior HR Consultant/ Advisor Provide decisive, commercially sound HR and UK employment law advice to SME clients in a fast-paced environment. Cape Town - Wembley Square, R40 000 - R55 000/month, 8.30 - 5 UK time. About Our Client The client is an HR consultancy that provides frontline HR and UK employment law advice primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises. They focus on delivering practical, risk-aware guidance and legally informed documentation to support employers with day-to-day and complex employee relations issues. The Role: Senior HR Consultant/ Advisor The purpose of this role is to act as a frontline advisor providing fast and commercially realistic HR support in relation to UK employment law and practice. The role exists to manage employee relations cases end-to-end and produce high-quality, defensible documentation while collaborating regularly with a UK-based team. The main focus areas include delivering legal and practical guidance on workplace matters, managing client risks, and maintaining trusted long-term client relationships. Key Responsibilities Provide expert advice based on at least 8 years of HR experience and 3 years of recent UK employment law advisory experience. Act as the primary point of contact for clients on UK employment matters, including holidays, sickness absence, performance management, and disciplinary processes. Manage UK employee relations cases end-to-end, identifying legal, reputational, and commercial risks while guiding managers through fair processes. Draft and tailor high-quality HR documentation such as settlement agreements, contracts of employment, policies, and employee handbooks. Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, managing multiple matters simultaneously via telephone, video, and email. Maintain accurate records in the CRM and work closely with UK-based colleagues to ensure consistency of advice and quality standards. Monitor UK legal developments and case law to proactively apply learning to client advice and internal knowledge resources. Work within agreed billable hours guidelines and contribute to client retention and service growth through professional representation. About You 8+ years of significant HR/ER experience in a fast-paced environment. Minimum 3 years of recent experience advising UK employers on UK employment law. Strong hands-on experience managing end-to-end employee relations cases, including dismissals, grievances, and performance management. Proven experience drafting UK-specific HR documentation, letters, and policies. Ability to deliver advice at pace in a client-facing environment. Capable of balancing legal risk with commercial reality. Professional communication skills for interacting with clients at all levels. #J-18808-Ljbffr