Employee Relations Consultant - 3m Contract

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a financial services company founded in 2017 that provides insurance and car loans, has grown to more than 700 employees, and operates as a profitable unicorn.

What you will do

• Lead complex UK employee relations cases, assess legal and business risk, and determine when external legal advice is required.
• Embed practical procedures that translate updated employment policies into consistent daily ways of working.
• Strengthen case documentation and storage across locations so records are accessible and audit-ready.
• Design and deliver targeted manager training based on casework patterns to build confidence and prevent escalation.
• Partner with People Partners and the Hungarian People team on case handling, consistent processes, and FCA standards.

Requirements

• Independent experience managing complex UK employee relations cases and strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience developing ER policies and procedures, embedding them in an organisation, and helping managers use them.
• Experience designing and delivering manager training that prevents recurring issues and unnecessary escalation.
• Understanding of employee relations in a regulated environment, including the impact of FCA standards on employee conduct and case handling.
• Ability to weigh legal and business risks pragmatically and explain recommendations clearly.
• Ability to constructively challenge senior stakeholders and external advisers when a different approach is warranted.
• Ability to quickly prioritise a changing caseload and collaborate with a lean People team.
• Thoughtful use of AI in employee relations work with appropriate confidentiality safeguards and human judgement.

Culture & Benefits

• Initial three-month engagement, with the possibility of extending to six months depending on caseload.
• Option of a fixed-term contract or a day-rate consultancy arrangement.
• Culture focused on autonomy, ownership, continuous improvement, high standards, and collective success.
• Fair and inclusive hiring commitment across background, identity, and experience.

Hiring process

• Initial 45-minute call with Orla from the Talent team covering experience and approach to the role.
• 90-minute interview with the Head of People and Lead People Partner, including scenario-based questions on case handling, risk, and stakeholder challenge.
• Applications are reviewed individually; individual feedback is not provided at application stage.