SUMMARY

This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious, commercially minded Senior HR Consultant ready to join a small, bespoke values-driven, growing business based in Rossendale. You’ll play a key role in delivering excellent client service while helping shape Metis HR’s next phase of growth. The role offers autonomy, support, and the chance to influence both operations and client acquisition strategy in a well-established consultancy with a strong reputation.
In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to become a shareholder and thereby benefit from the increasing value of the business over time and become an integral part of the business.

WHY JOIN METIS HR

You’ll have the autonomy of a senior consultant role, but with the backing of a strong brand, systems, and operational support. You won’t be alone in finding clients—Metis HR’s referral network, visibility strategy, and existing client base will give you a head start.
Metis HR is growing. It is looking for an experienced HR Consultant who not only delivers exceptional advice and support to clients but also has a proven ability to build strong relationships and bring in new business.

This is a delivery and business development role, ideal for someone who is:

• Already working in an HR consultancy or similar environment
• Comfortable managing complex employee relations cases and advising SME owners directly
• Commercially minded and confident in spotting opportunities to win new clients
• Experienced in building trust quickly and growing long-term client relationships

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Self-confident
• Diplomatic
• Self-aware
• Resilient
• Able to deal with large amounts of complex information
• Ownership of issues
• Work effectively as part of a small team (5 people)
• Is not allergic to, and is comfortable around, dogs. The dogs are confined in a pen in the office during working hours other than when they go out at lunchtime.

THE ROLE YOU’LL PLAY

You’ll be joining a team where:

• Delivery is just as important as commercial thinking
• Your input will shape how Metis HR grows and evolves
• You’ll be supported by a team that values quality over quantity
• The goal isn’t speed—it’s how the client feels after speaking to you

This is an opportunity to work with a well-established, values-driven consultancy—and help it grow by doing what you do best.

ROLE PURPOSE

To deliver high-quality, timely, commercially minded HR and employment law advice to SME clients, while actively contributing to the growth of Metis HR through fee earning business development and strategic input. You will advise across the full spectrum of employment matters—from complex disciplinary cases to statutory holiday entitlements—with a client-first mindset. As a senior member of the team, you will also play a pivotal role in winning and onboarding new clients.

This is a delivery and business development role, ideal for someone who is:

• Already working in an HR consultancy or similar environment
• Comfortable managing complex employee relations cases and advising SME owners directly
• Commercially minded and confident in spotting opportunities to win new clients
• Experienced in building trust quickly and growing long-term client relationship