CIPD

There's a lot of disappointment being expressed on Linkedin about this as well, and a disappointing lack of comment from the CIPD such as why the decision was made so quickly and with no communication. One thing we can be sure of though is that our membership…

Agree! On the point about this community, some of the members here only ever give advice to others, so whilst that's a massive benefit to many of us, to them, they are providing a benefit, not actually receiving one...?

It is indeed very useful. But there are benefits to helping us do our jobs, and benefits to us as human beings who (whisper it) may not think about HR 24/7. Maybe what has been referred to in other answers is more of the latter?

I would get an idea of what your new organisation is looking for from their HR person first. HR isn't primarily there as a "counselling" service for staff, so unless that's specifically what they want, this may be the wrong direction.…

Yes, and I was offering advice that you may struggle to obtain such a role unless you have a great deal of experience (and apologies if you do). I have been a consultant and what clients want is a confident person who has been there and done it.
A degree…

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Usually consultants have a lot of experience to be able to relate to what their client is going through. You may struggle if you don't have this.

Agree with Keith, and remember the guidance offered many times on these pages, that anyone who describes themselves as a "people person" probably has the wrong idea about what HR is. This may not be what you mean, but make clear you understand the function…

Thanks Katy!

Why whisper it? HR people are business professionals are they not?