Trade guide
Human resources consultant
A human resources consultant helps companies to manage and develop their human capital. They are responsible for analysing organisational issues, advising management and proposing appropriate solutions in terms of recruitment, management, training and HR transformation. Human resources consultants need solid skills in HR strategy, analysis and communication, as well as the ability to adapt to working with a variety of organisations and contexts.
The business
What is a Human Resources Consultant?
Its role
As a human resources consultant, you will orchestrate all of a company’s human resources issues. You analyse complex organisational challenges and propose appropriate strategic solutions. Your mission: to optimise human resources management and align talent with corporate objectives.
Its field of action
As a human resources consultant, you will work with general management, managers and HR teams. You will work in a stimulating environment where each assignment brings new challenges. Your expertise ranges from recruitment to training and organisational consultancy, and you’ll work closely with staff at all levels to facilitate the digital transformation of HR processes. This versatility enables you to have a direct impact on the performance and development of the companies you support.
The functions
What does a Human Resources Consultant do?
Your day-to-day work as a human resources consultant is punctuated by a variety of strategic assignments.
You will support companies in their digital HR transformation
You manage recruitment projects and optimise selection processes
You design customised training programmes for teams
You advise management on human resources management issues
You carry out organisational audits and suggest areas for improvement
You run management consultancy sessions for management teams
You draw up HR dashboards to measure performance
You support organisational and cultural change
Qualifications
Qualities and skills needed to be a good Human Resources Consultant
Strategic and analytical skills
Your analytical skills enable you to decipher complex business issues. You develop a global vision to propose innovative and sustainable solutions.
Relational excellence
Your communication skills facilitate exchanges with all stakeholders. You create the trust needed to successfully complete your transformation assignments.
Technical HR expertise
Your mastery of HR tools and methodologies sets you apart. You keep abreast of regulatory and technological developments in the sector.
The benefits
What are the advantages of working as a Human Resources Consultant?
This job gives you a direct impact on the human development of companies. You will contribute to the professional fulfilment of employees and to organisational performance. The human resources sector is experiencing an exceptional dynamic, driven by the challenges of digital transformation and well-being in the workplace.
Your expertise is highly valued and you’ll enjoy a great deal of autonomy in your assignments. Your career prospects will take you towards positions as HR Director, specialised freelance consultant or setting up your own management consultancy. This diversity of opportunities guarantees a rich and progressive career path.
Remuneration
Human resources consultant: salary and career development
The job of human resources consultant offers attractive and progressive remuneration. At the start of your career, you can expect to earn between €29,000 and €35,000 gross per annum. After a few years’ experience, this salary rises to €40,000 to €50,000, and then up to €70,000.
In addition, there are often significant benefits: performance bonuses for successful assignments, profit-sharing and the possibility of teleworking. Your career prospects could take you into HR management or into entrepreneurship, where you could set up your own practice.
Up to
70 000 €
Salary per year
Training courses
How do I become a Human Resources Consultant?
Our training courses
The ideal way to become a Human Resources Consultant is to train at a business school like INSEEC. INSEEC offers a number of excellent courses to help you become a human resources consultant. Our courses are tailored to your professional ambitions and the demands of the market.
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