HR Consultancy Team Lead

HR Consultancy Team Lead Glasgow, UK (Hybrid 3 days a week in office) Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Permanent full time We’re looking for an experienced HR Consultant Team Lead to join our international HR Consulting function. This is a dual‑purpose role combining people leadership with hands‑on delivery of complex client work. You will lead a team of international HR consultants while managing your own portfolio of senior client accounts. This role suits someone confident setting standards and acting as a trusted advisor to multinational organisations. What You’ll Be Doing * Lead, coach, and develop a team of international HR consultants, ensuring consistent, compliant, and timely delivery. * Take ownership of service quality and client satisfaction, working within agreed frameworks, KPIs, and data protection standards. * Personally manage complex client accounts, providing senior advisory support on employment law, compensation and benefits, immigration, and HR policy. * Guide clients through high‑impact situations, including restructures, M&A activity, terminations, and cross‑border employee mobility. * Oversee the preparation and quality of key client deliverables, such as employment contracts, handbooks, policies, and legislation summaries. * Work closely with payroll operations and external partners to ensure aligned and seamless client delivery. * Support account growth through opportunity identification, proposals, and client pitches. * Stay up to date with international employment law changes, sharing knowledge across the team. * Act as a senior point of escalation for complex client queries and complaints. * Contribute to financial audits by providing records and documentation when required. What We’re Looking For * Proven experience in international HR consulting or an HR advisory role, with strong knowledge of employment law and HR practices. * A demonstrated track record of leading teams, with clear examples of coaching, development, and results. * Hands‑on experience advising clients on employment contracts, compensation and benefits, HR policy, immigration, and restructuring. * Confidence managing complex client relationships where expectations, risk, and judgement are high. * Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. * Fluent English is essential, with additional European languages a strong advantage. Why Join Us? * A senior role combining leadership and hands‑on client impact. * Exposure to complex international HR challenges across multiple jurisdictions. * Real opportunity to shape standards and develop consulting talent. * A collaborative, high‑performing environment that values expertise and accountability. Please note: We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible