HR Advisor

DLA Piper; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking an HR Advisor to join the HR team in our Leeds office on an 18-month fixed-term contract, working four days per week. The role covers HR policy review, administration, onboarding, and employee relations support across the UK, with a focus on timely, compliant advice and stakeholder collaboration.

You will work with HR Business Partners to deliver projects, maintain processes, and provide coaching to line managers, while promoting an inclusive, high-performing HR function in

Qualifications

• Basic HR knowledge across core areas: recruitment, reward, performance, learning & development, talent management.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law, procedures and case management through to resolution.
• Experience in a professional services environment is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Proactive in prioritising tasks and solving problems in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review HR policies, propose changes and automate processes where possible.
• Support HR Business Partners with HR administration and reporting.
• Deliver weekly onboarding sessions for new starters and explain policies and benefits.
• Advise on family leave policies and processes.
• Identify trends from HR inbox and casework; perform root cause analysis and implement solutions.
• Manage HR SNOW tasks and distribute cases to the advisory team.
• Handle UK HR inbox queries and triage to appropriate teams.
• Provide line manager guidance on HR policies and practices.
• Coach line managers for effective communication and problem resolution.
• Partner with managers on employee relations casework and ensure compliant resolutions.
• Keep partners updated on case activity and risks.
• Assist with people projects and HR calendar activities.

Skills

HR policies

HR administration

Onboarding

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Organisation & multi-tasking

Coaching

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

CIPD or equivalent (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking an HR Advisor to join our HR team based in our Leeds office.

Please note that this role is offered on an 18-month fixed-term contract and operates on a part-time basis, working 4 days per week.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Continuously monitors and reviews HR policies and processes and proposes changes where necessary, including automation of processes, working with specialist areas and GSC
• Support the HR Business Partners and Senior Advisors with HR administration, including but not limited to completion of process initiation forms, letter creation, supporting with ad hoc report generation and preparation
• Deliver weekly induction sessions for new starters, ensuring a positive onboarding experience and providing key information on organisational policies, procedures and employee benefits
• Provide timely and accurate advice and guidance on family leave policies and processes, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and parental leave enquiries
• Proactively identifies themes / trends arising from the HR inbox, casework and operational activities, completes root cause analysis and develops solutions
• Manage the HR SNOW tasks and cases and allocating to the wider advisory team, as appropriate
• HR inbox for the UK, responding to routine queries and triaging enquiries to the appropriate or relevant team
• Provides the primary source of line manager advice and guidance on HR related policies and practices
• Provides coaching to line managers to encourage effective communication & objective problem resolution
• Partners with line managers to manage employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement and redundancy, drives resolution in line with legislation and internal policies
• Keeps HR Business Partners updated with case work activity within their practice groups / offices, highlighting risks and issues
• Supports HR Business Partners in the delivery of people projects and HR calendar activities

About You

• Basic level of understanding and experience in Human Resources Management across all core areas of HR - recruitment, reward, performance management, learning & development, talent management
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law, procedures and processes and proven experience in managing cases through to conclusion, balancing the needs of the business and the individual
• Previous experience of working within a professional services environment is required
• Good stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking
• Pro-active with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of tasks with a solution focused approach
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Professional qualification (CIPD or equivalent) is desirable

About Us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.