HR Associate Consultancy (Self Employed)

Associate HR Consultant (Self-Employed) Location: Bristol, Oxfordshire and the Midlands (remote working)Contract: Self-employed Associate (Sole Trader or Limited Company)Engagement: Interim assignments and project-based consultancyAt EPM, our Associates play a vital role in supporting schools and academy trusts by delivering high-quality HR consultancy when and where it's needed most. We are looking to expand our network of experienced HR Consultants who are passionate about making a difference in the education sector.Working on a flexible, self-employed basis, you'll undertake a wide variety of interesting assignments, building trusted relationships with school and trust leaders while providing pragmatic, commercially focused HR advice.About You We're looking for experienced HR professionals who can confidently work independently and provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters.Ideally, you'll have:CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience)Significant experience as a senior HR Practitioner, HR Business Partner or HR ConsultantExperience of delivering high-level HR advice to senior leadersStrong employee relations expertise, including:Complex disciplinary, grievance and capability casesWorkplace investigationsOrganisational change and restructuresTUPE transfersComplex absence managementExperience of leading or supporting complex trade union consultation and negotiationsExcellent report writing and presentation skillsThe ability to quickly build credibility and trusted relationships with customersDesirable Experience working within the education sector (desirable but not essential)Mediation and/or coaching qualificationsExperience supporting academies, maintained schools or multi-academy trustsExperience delivering training or facilitating workshopsWhy Join EPM? As one of the UK's leading education HR providers, you'll become part of an experienced and supportive Associate network, undertaking varied and rewarding consultancy assignments with schools and academy trusts.Whether you're an established independent consultant or looking to move into consultancy, we'd love to hear from you if you're passionate about delivering outstanding HR support and helping educational organisations navigate complex people challenges.We're particularly interested in hearing from consultants based in or able to support customers across Bristol, Oxfordshire and the Midlands.TPBN1_UKTJ