Human Resources Consultant

Empowering startups to scale, smarter and faster. At Founders HR, we partner with some of the most exciting startups and scaleups across tech, AI, and fintech. With offices in London and Singapore, and clients spanning the UK, EMEA, APAC, and the US, we deliver fractional HR, HR Advisory and L&D programs that help founders build and scale at pace. We’re part of the Founders Forum Group, one of the world’s most powerful entrepreneurial networks, giving us unparalleled access to the startup ecosystem. The Role Base salary: GBP 35-48K p.a. plus bonus and benefits (see below) As a Consultant in the Founders HR team, you’ll work closely with founders and leadership teams to solve real people challenges, from hiring and culture to structure and strategy. You’ll act as a trusted advisor and business partner, helping high-growth businesses build strong people foundations that fuel scale. You’ll manage your own projects and also collaborate with our CEO and Senior Consultant on more complex work. Beyond client delivery, you’ll help grow Founders HR’s presence through social content, business development, event participation, and marketing initiatives. This isn’t a traditional 9–5. It’s fast-paced, flexible and full of variety - perfect for someone who thrives in the startup space and loves to get stuck in. What You'll Do You’ll work with a range of clients and the Founders HR team across projects such as: Conduct HR audits to assess existing functions and recommend next steps Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders and acting as a strategic HR partner Work in partnership with the Founders HR team to develop and implement people strategies (and roadmaps) aligned to the client's business strategy/objectives Develop Employee Handbooks, contracts, and policies, ensuring compliance across regions Develop and maintain key HR processes (e.g. performance review cycle, talent management, employee relations, leadership and management development, on/offboarding etc.) Advise on and oversee HR systems implementation and administration Support Compensation & Benefits benchmarking and salary reviews Culture and engagement processes, including the definition of values and employee engagement surveys Serve as a point of escalation and resolution for employee relations issues (including the provision of advice on / management of redundancy processes where required) You’ll also play a key role in helping us grow: Contributing to client proposals and attending client “pitches” as requested Assisting in the preparation of content for social media channels and contribution to marketing campaigns Attending scheduled events for networking purposes throughout the year Contributing to the preparation of marketing material and Founders HR content About You You’ll bring: Solid generalist HR experience, ideally from tech, startup or scaleup environments A hands-on approach, equally comfortable handling day-to-day operations or strategic work Experience developing people related guidelines, policies and processes A balance of business acumen, pragmatism and empathy A curious, grounded and adaptable mindset, you thrive in ambiguity and stay positive Excellent written and verbal communication, you simplify complexity and inspire confidence Strong organisation and project management skills, you prioritise effectively and deliver quality work What You'll Get... Join our close-knit UK consulting team and enjoy a hybrid setup, working from our Founders Forum HQ at 180 Strand, at client sites, and from home. We offer a competitive package and benefits including: Performance bonus and commission for BD activities Comprehensive medical insurance Life insurance Perkbox membership Medicash plan 25 days annual leave Free weekly lunch Cycle-to-work scheme Access to the Founders Forum network and events If you love the energy of startups, crave variety, and want to make a real impact on how fast-growing companies scale, this is your chance to be part of something special. Apply today