HR Advisor

Blake Morgan LLP; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Blake Morgan LLP is seeking an HR Advisor to join its team in Cardiff. The successful candidate will support employee relations, provide HR guidance, and contribute to various HR initiatives. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working, requiring 3 office days as per business needs. Ideal candidates will have a CIPD qualification and a proactive approach to promoting a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Interest in Employee Relations and performance excellence.
• Understanding of GDPR and employment legislation.
• Ability to present data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary HR contact for Business Support employees.
• Provide meaningful analysis of people data.
• Support HR Business Partners with exit interviews and assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Proactive approach

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 CIPD qualification

Level 5 CIPD qualification (ideal)

Tools

HR Information Systems

Job description

We have a new opportunity for an HR Advisor to join our HR Team based out of our Cardiff, Southampton, Reading, or Oxford office. The successful candidate will have day-to-day responsibility for acting as a first point of contact for all employees, providing support to the HR Business Partners to ensure employee relations processes run smoothly and efficiently, and supporting HR specialist teams with firm-wide programmes and processes.

We support hybrid working, typically with 3 days flexible office attendance, according to business need.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for all Business Support employees, providing advice and guidance on policy, procedure, and all aspects of the employee life cycle.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert within the HR team on work experience and apprenticeships, helping to keep HR colleagues informed on best practices, thought leadership, and market trends.
• Provide meaningful analysis of people data and trends across the business.
• Support HR Business Partners as required, for example conducting exit interviews, maternity risk assessments, and other interviews.
• Support specialist areas of the HR team when requested, such as graduate recruitment campaigning and selection.
• Participate in activities that raise the profile, reputation, and services of the HR team, including understanding current HR services, writing content for marketing campaigns, leveraging social media, and using your professional network for ideas and initiatives.
• Support colleagues with wellbeing advice and signpost to additional support resources if necessary.
• Provide mentoring to HR Administrators, proofread letters and documents as required.
• Ensure all employee data is processed in accordance with GDPR and information security requirements.
• Store correspondence in employee files and ensure payroll information is accurate.
• Ensure all HR activities promote diversity and inclusiveness, ensuring accessibility and equality for all colleagues.

Performance Criteria

Critical Success Factors In The Role

• Deliver reports and management information accurately and promptly.
• Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Meet targets for key HR project delivery.
• Develop key relationships internally and externally.
• Collaborate to drive the change agenda.
• Reduce absence and attrition, and improve performance and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively to enhance the employee experience at Blake Morgan.

Skills / Experience Required

• Level 3 CIPD qualification, ideally Level 5, with a strong interest in Employee Relations and performance excellence.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present data clearly.
• Good knowledge of HR Information Systems.
• Understanding of GDPR, information security, and employment legislation.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Proactive, flexible, and inclusive approach suitable for a diverse environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Resilience to manage a varied workload.
• Commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Good commercial and risk awareness.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong writing skills, creative thinking, and confident presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Alignment with the firm's values and culture.