HR Advisor

Ramsey Portia; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is looking for an HR Advisor to manage employee relations and provide HR guidance across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience within professional services. This role involves supporting HR projects, analyzing data for decision-making, and collaborating with various teams. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a proactive, team-oriented approach. Regular travel across regional offices in Scotland and the north of England is required.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree, professional training, or equivalent experience.
• Experience within a professional services environment.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations issues and advise managers.
• Support and deliver HR projects in collaboration with others.
• Analyse and present HR data for decision-making.

Skills

Employee relations management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or professional training

Tools

HR management systems

Job description

A leading professional services firm is seeking a HR Advisor who will offer advice and guidance on key issues such as employee relations, employee performance and employee retention. They will work closely with colleagues across HR & Talent Management. The role will require regular travel across regional offices in Scotland and the north of England.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations issues, resolving matters informally where possible and advising managers and Partners on best practice.
• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers within the client group.
• Support and deliver HR projects and firm-wide initiatives in collaboration with the HR Lead.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to the People Operations Administration team.
• Analyse and present HR data and management information to support effective decision-making.
• Review and improve People Operations processes to ensure quality, consistency, and value.
• Work collaboratively across People Operations and People Experience teams, sharing knowledge and best practice.

The role requires

• Relevant degree, professional training, or equivalent experience.
• Experience within a professional services, legal, accounting or partnership environment.
• Strong judgement and problem-solving skills, with awareness of when to elevate complex issues.
• Strong analytical capability and confidence working with relevant systems and data.
• High level of IT literacy and commitment to required training (e.g. information security).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organisational levels.
• Team‑oriented, collaborative approach with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Confident presenter with the ability to influence and persuade.
• Highly committed and proactive, able to act decisively when required.