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- Coordinate and participate in the recruitment process, including adverts, liaison with agencies and negotiation of fees, candidate screening, interviews, and selection.
- Assist with the development of our onboarding process and induction of new employees into the firm.
- Assist the HR Manager in the management of the Trainee Solicitor and Apprentice recruitment and training programmes, including attendance at careers fairs.
- Provide timely, effective and comprehensive support to Partners, managers and staff in all aspects of HR.
- Take an active role in staff engagement, wellbeing and promotion of the Rewards platform.
- Assist in resolving workplace conflicts and addressing grievances in a fair and timely manner.
- Promote a positive and inclusive work environment through engagement initiatives and activities. Absence Management
- Assist with absence management, undertaking return to work meetings as required.
- Assist in the management of the firm’s annual appraisal system, identifying any training and development needs.
- In conjunction with departmental training coordinators, ensure CPD requirements are met.
- Develop and update the firm’s HR policies and procedures in line with legal requirements and best practice.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, pay and wages legislation, and internal policies.
- Stay informed about changes in employment legislation and communicate updates as required
- Collation of monthly payroll changes for processing
- Administer staff benefits and assist HR Manager with salary review process.
- Participate in HR and People projects, taking the lead where appropriate.
- Work with the HR Manager to implement HR strategies and initiatives that support the firm’s business goals.
- Experience 3+ yrs experience as an HR Advisor or similar level role
- Up to date employment law knowledge
- Able to plan and prioritise workload, working under pressure to tight deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills Personable with relationship building capabilities across all levels of the business
- CIPD qualification level 5
