HR Advisor

Portfolio HR & Reward; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal Firm is seeking an HR Advisor - Business Partnering to provide high-quality HR support. This hybrid role in Manchester emphasizes employee relations management, advising on legal matters, and supporting HR initiatives. Successful candidates will have prior experience in HR and excel in communication and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Previous HR Advisor experience in a Business Partnering team.
• Experience in UK employment law and Employee Relations issues.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality HR support to the firm.
• Advise on employee relations matters.
• Provide support on HR policies and procedures.
• Act as point of contact for employee queries.
• Support HR calendar activities such as salary reviews.

Skills

HR Advisor experience

Understanding of UK employment law

Communication skills

Stakeholder relationship building

Multi-tasking

Organisational skills

Job description

HR Advisor - Business Partnering

Manchester / Hybrid

45k

We are delighted to be working with a leading Legal Firm; you will be based Hybrid in their stunning City Centre, Manchester office. Working in a fast-paced, demanding, and global environment where the firm strive to make a difference for their people, clients and communities where we work.

This role would suit someone with a solid Advisor background, who is pushing into that Junior BP space. The client would welcome applications from someone with previous Legal or Professional Services experience and in return offers an exciting opportunity to Join a leading law Firm.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with HR Business Partnering team to deliver high quality HR support to the firm
• Advise on and manage employee relations matters including disciplinaries, investigations, absence management, performance management, grievance and redundancies
• Provide support and advice on HR policies, procedures, and best practice
• Act as a point of contact for employee queries and elevate to HR Business Partner as required
• Support on projects within the team as well as wider HR initiatives when required.
• Support the delivery of HR calendar activity including but not limited to; Salary review, annual headcount budgets, engagement survey, talent and performance management.

Required experience

• Previous HR Advisor experience, preferably within a Business Partnering team in professional services environment
• Understanding of UK employment law with experience supporting or leading on Employee Relations issues, including but not limited to absence management, performance management, disciplinary and grievance.
• Understanding of key HR processes, including reward, performance and appraisals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to build credibility and relationships quickly
• Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills
• Strong organisational skills with a focus on high quality delivery.