HR consultants & their role within an organisation (Guest blog)

Most consultants are usually human resource generalists having knowledge of basic HR disciplines. HR consultant is a valuable asset to an organisation as he can potentially operate entire human resource department. It should be noted that an HR consultant assists the department with whatever expertise he has in the area while not perform all the duties of respected staff members. Workers within an organisation expect fair treatment and equal employment opportunities.

Whether someone’s looking for a job, have recently started their career or carry years of experience, they expect to practice all legal rights within an organisation.  For this, workers look towards human resource personnel to resolve such issues. Organisations hire HR consultants for assistance with hiring, training, appraisal and managing dynamic workforce. Their job description varies per organisation’s needs so we’ll discuss their critical role in a company.

Before initiation of consulting project

Primary duties of HR adviser/consultant include devising proposals, deliver presentations and making recommendations. All of this takes considerable time depending on size, operating nature of a company and project itself. Consultants employed by respective agencies provide managerial support to help streamline the process.

Improved business opportunities via self-promotion

Writing about latest HR trends for trade publications, delivering speeches to professional associations and operating as conference facilitators are other functions of HR consultants. Such activities are categorised as self-promotion as they enhance an adviser’s exposure to real time HR practices and collaboration with clients. Professionals who attend industry conferences and seminars enacted by various entities get a chance to view consultant’s style and work profession that eventually improves business’s future projects.

HR becoming a major component of executive leadership

HR counsellor caters advice to clients on developing strategies and philosophies beneficial to organisation as a whole. Futuristic or competitive firms often engage these personnel to assist them integrating HR and executive leadership. Such consultants should have both client-side work experience and human resource.

Offer expertise on tactical matters

Other consultants may lend their expertise to human resource departments over tactical issues like evaluating compensation plan, employee opinion survey, record-keeping audit and more. It helps with professional development of various HR professionals by learning and working under the wings of experts.

Dealing with usual employee grievances such as workplace discrimination or any other are primary tasks performed by consultants. They conduct preliminary investigation, establish with law enforcement agencies if matter is dire, hold meeting with attorney and craft a statement on behalf of employer.

Importance in business development

Besides lending expertise for mentioned services, an HR consultant also engages in various business development activities that eventually enhance his client-side work experience, communication skills and workplace confidence. Fostering healthy relationship opens new business opportunities and a better chance to take a particular organisation to heights of success.

To be an HR consultant

Completing a four-year bachelor’s degree is necessary with majors in “Human Resource Management”. A diploma or certificate from community college won’t work on professional level. If you wish to boost your career in the respective field, go for MBA (Masters of Business Administration) in HR from a well-reputed and recognised university. Don’t hesitate working as an intern for it’s usually the first step in career advancement. Look for better opportunities rather than sticking with a single firm at all times.

Conclusion

If you’re seeking the best HR consultancy in UAE, consider Ultimate HR (www.uhrs.ae) for flawless and highly professional services.

About the author

Sheharyar Ahmed is a Digital Marketer, Working with Recruitment Agency in Dubai. He writes about HR recruitment tips, leadership, HR Management and in particular UAE. He likes guitar and linux mint. Also a business coach and author of local News Paper.