HR Advisor

Forsters LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsters LLP is seeking a CIPD-qualified HR professional to support colleagues across the firm on a wide range of people matters including employee relations, absence management, family leave, payroll, benefits and performance processes.

You will input payroll data, assist with salary reviews, and support HR Partners with disciplinary, grievance and performance matters while contributing to annual performance reviews and ad hoc HR projects within a collaborative and people-focused environment.

Qualifications

• CIPD-qualified HR professional with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience with HR systems, preferably Cascade.
• Excellent administrative, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support employee relations, absence management and payroll processes.
• Input data into the monthly payroll and assist with salary reviews.
• Aid HR Partners with disciplinary, grievance and performance processes.
• Manage family leave, flexible working requests and exit interviews.
• Assist with annual performance reviews and ad hoc HR projects.

Skills

CIPD qualified

MS Office proficient

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Cascade

Job description

Join our HR team and support colleagues across the firm on a wide range of people matters, including employee relations, absence management, family leave, payroll, benefits and performance processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, CIPD-qualified HR professional looking to develop their experience in a collaborative and people-focused environment.

• Act as a role model within the team and as an ambassador for the department, proactively developing effective working relationships across the firm.
• Assist with ad hoc queries on all HR issues e.g. policies and procedures, terms and conditions of employment etc (and take part in the team rota to manage the HR inbox).
• Provide support on all aspects of absence management including monitoring sickness absence rates and return to work guidance, occupational health referrals and follow ups and produce and analyse reports.
• Input data correctly into the monthly payroll.
• Assist HR Business Partners with any disciplinary, grievance or performance related issues.
• Administer family leave (maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave) and flexible working requests.
• Assist HR Business Partner with preparation of salary review process.
• Assist with the annual performance review process.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyse data.
• Manage probation processes of mid-probation and end of probation for all new joiners.
• Assist with the processing of benefits.
• Provide support for ad hoc team projects and initiatives.
• Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by HR Business Partners or HR Director.

Why Forsters?

We are renowned for our private wealth and real estate focus, together with our strong corporate and commercial and dispute resolution teams. We work alongside individuals, families and businesses across a wide range of complex matters and situations.

What makes us different is how we build closer connections with our clients to deliver exceptional results. We do it through creating genuine relationships, a sharp focus on what matters to them and the flexibility to adapt our advice to our situation.

When you come through our door, you’ll notice how genuinely open, friendly and authentic people are. We work well together because we have fun together. We take your happiness and wellbeing seriously. Here, you are free to express yourself and be the best you can be.

Delivering exceptional results takes on a different meaning at Forsters. For us, it’s about being more closely connected to clients, each other and our communities. It’s what drives us, them and you forward.

Why this team?

We are leaders in our field and you will be part of a team with an outstanding reputation, working with high quality clients on high quality matters delivering exceptional outcomes. We will encourage you to be entrepreneurial, explore ideas and make your mark. We will provide you with the support you need to grow professionally and personally to reach your full potential.

What is the environment?

You’ll be in an environment of happiness, collaboration and flexibility. We take our work seriously and being happy and having fun is an integral part of that. We work both in and out of the office in Marylebone depending on what’s best for our clients, our team, our business and our professional growth.

Are we right for you?

We are looking for you to bring your energy and enthusiasm to work every day and to collaborate and work with colleagues as one team, to listen and consider each other. We ask you to take responsibility for your growth and development, share your ideas and let us know what you want to achieve. We are looking for you to get involved in our responsible business activities, pro bono, community and sustainability initiatives.

Other skills required:

• CIPD qualified with 3+ years’ experience.
• Previous experience of HR systems beneficial, desirable experience of Cascade.
• Proficient in use of MS Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Excellent administration, organisational and prioritisation skills with ability to manage time efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated and pro-active with a ‘can-do’ approach.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Self-motivated individual with a proactive approach.

Equal opportunities

Forsters LLP is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for everyone.

We strive to attract and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, age, race, nationality, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

If you require any support or adjustments in the application or hiring process, please let us know.