HR Advisor

The Role

The HR team consists of the Head of HR, 2 x HR Advisors, HR Administrator and a Graduate Recruitment Advisor. The two HR Advisors will work together to provide a full HR service to the London Office. They will each have designated practice groups to support and then be involved in office wide projects. This is a generalist role which means that the individual will be involved in a variety of workstreams and projects as required.

Responsibilities

1. Act as a business partner to the London office providing HR generalist support
2. With the support of the Head of HR manage employee relations issues within office when they arise
3. Provide operational HR support to the Head of HR
4. Manage the annual business services appraisal process and support with the associate appraisal process
5. Conduct new joiner and exit interviews across the office
6. Manage the maternity & paternity process for the London office
7. Manage the probation process for the London office
8. Supporting the absence management process, reporting to the Head of HR on a monthly basis and agreeing action plans
9. Manage the lateral recruitment process for associates and support staff
10. Involvement in HR projects as required
11. Support with the ongoing implementation of workday
12. Assisting other members of the team when required
13. Support the HR team with updating policies and procedures in line with current legislation and best practice
14. Actively engage with the London DEI strategy and support with requests for external surveys or data
15. To undertake any other tasks or responsibilities which reasonably fall within the remit of this position.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Experience, Skills And Personal Attributes

1. Good working knowledge of HR practices is essential, ideally within a legal or professional services environment
2. Providing support to employees/managers in an advisory capacity is essential
3. Experience of managing employee relations cases would be advantageous
4. Excellent time management and organisational skills.
5. Understanding the magnitude of confidentiality and have the relevant skills to handle sensitive data.
6. Excellent writing and communications skills.
7. Excellent accuracy, attention to detail and follow-through skills.
8. Ability to multi-task, prioritise and maintain focus in a busy environment.
9. Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
10. Always maintain a customer focused approach.
11. Ability to demonstrate a flexible and hands-on attitude, responding effectively to rapidly changing circumstances.
12. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate needs and exercise independent, sound judgement.
13. Demonstrate the ability to manage simultaneous workstreams to tight deadlines
14. Creative thinker who will come forward with new ideas and approaches.
15. Excellent team player and strong interpersonal skills.
16. Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
17. Experience of HR systems would be advantageous.

Qualifications
CIPD qualification or an undergraduate degree in HR would be advantageous.