HR Advisor

Lucy Walker Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organisation based in Leeds is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support employee relations, performance, and retention. The ideal candidate will have a strong HR Generalist background, CIPD level 5, and experience within professional services. The role involves regular travel across the North of England and Scotland. Excellent benefits and rewards await the successful applicant, along with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Excellent benefits and rewards

Qualifications

• Strong HR Generalist background and CIPD level 5 qualification required.
• Experience in managing complex employee relations cases is essential.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the employee life cycle and all ER issues.
• Guide managers on HR matters and support line managers.
• Analyse data related to employee engagement and performance.

Skills

HR Generalist background

CIPD level

Professional services experience

Managing complex ER cases

Analytical skills

MS Office skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Team-focused mentality

Presentation skills

Persuasiveness

Collaborative work

Education

CIPD level 5

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Advisor to join this reputable financial organisation with offices in Leeds City Centre. Working to support the whole employee cohort, the successful candidate will be the point of contact to offer advice and guidance on key issues such as employee relations, employee performance and employee retention as well as working closely with the talent management teams. The role, although anchored to Leeds, will require regular travel to support offices across the North of England and Scotland and therefore the successful applicant must be available to travel.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Manage the employee life cycle
• Responsible for the management of all ER issues
• Guide managers on HR matters and be the first point of contact
• Coaching line managers and/or Staff Partners on good and fair practices
• Provide support, mentoring and advice to the People Operations Administration team
• Analyse and present data e.g., monthly MI reporting, engagement survey results, exit interviews, leavers and sickness analysis
• Regularly review processes and practices, offering guidance for change

Receiving excellent benefits and rewards, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop within the team and wider organisation; working under a hybrid model, the successful candidate will have;

Qualifications & Skills

• A Strong HR Generalist background
• Minimum of CIPD level
• Experience of working within professional services
• Proven record of managing complex ER cases
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong MS Office skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team‑focused mentality
• Strong presentation skills and ability to be persuasive
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively

Builds partnerships and works collaboratively. A challenging regional HR Advisory post, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑respected organisation. If you are an experienced HR Advisor and qualified to CIPD level 5, please submit your CV for review.