Overview

Join our prestigious law firm where excellence meets opportunity. We pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled legal services with a focus on integrity, innovation, and client satisfaction. As our new HR Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our firm's most valuable asset - our people. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR guidance and support to employees and management in a timely and professional manner.

Responsibilities

Oversee employee relations cases from start to finish, ensuring timely resolution of issues while maintaining compliance with internal policies and applicable laws.
Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on all employee matters, including disciplinaries, performance management, flexible working requests, phased returns, etc.
Create and implement appropriate action plans to address employee relations issues; recommend corrective measures as needed.
Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops to educate managers on effective employee relations practices, conflict resolution, and workforce management strategies.
Work with line managers to ensure that absences are maintained within acceptable limits utilizing occupational health where appropriate by creating and dealing with referrals and appropriate meetings.
Roll out of Cezanne (new Cloud based HR system) in conjunction with project team.
Be the effective 'Number 2’ for HR Manager.
To assist and support the HR team in their duties.
Perform any other duties and work in any other areas as requested by the Company if necessary, which may include other offices and those of clients.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years’ experience with a focus on employee relations.
CIPD level 5.
Proven experience in handling a high volume of employee relations cases with successful outcomes, preferably in a fast-paced professional environment.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with employees, managers, and external organizations.
Experience in delivering large-scale change management.
Working knowledge of relevant policies and regulations.
Excellent MS Excel skills.
Team player.

Day-to-day

Competitive starting salary: £35,000 DOE.
Office hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days per year + Bank Holidays.
Healthcare cash plan.
Pension scheme.
Lucrative 'Refer a friend scheme’.
Free parking.
Free Costco card.
Free fruit daily.
On-site subsidized canteen with relaxation area.
Employee assistance program.
Death in service benefit.
Annual Summer and Christmas parties.
Award events.
Additional annual leave entitlement for long service.

Benefits

We offer more than just a job - we offer a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful impact and grow both personally and professionally. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We believe in investing in our employees and supporting their career development through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Join us and be part of a firm that values diversity, equality, and inclusion, and is committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients and our community.

If you are passionate about HR and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!