HR Advisor

IBB Law; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm located in Uxbridge is seeking an HR Advisor responsible for payroll coordination and employee relations. This role involves supporting the HR Manager with annual salary reviews and managing training pathways for apprentices. The ideal candidate will possess a strong HR background, communication skills, and a CIPD qualification, ensuring effective management of HR practices within a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years HR experience, preferably in professional services.
• Proven reward and compensation experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll and manage employee salary enquiries.
• Assist HR Manager with policy reviews and performance appraisals.
• Oversee learning and development activities and budgets.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Education

CIPD qualified at Level 5 or Level 7

Strong academic background

Tools

MS Office

HR systems

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Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the coordination of payroll and the collation of all payroll information for our accounts/payroll providers
2. Act as the first point of contact for employee salary and payroll enquiries
3. Supporting the HR Manager with the annual salary review process, including the delivery of salary review timescales and outcomes
4. Delivering a complete range of compensation and benefits support for the Firm (benefits advice to line managers and employees)
5. Supporting the HR Manager in the renewal, communication, and promotion of our firmwide benefits packages
6. Existing and new benefits trends analysis to help shape our rewards strategy
7. Playing an active role in the Firm’s wellbeing committee supporting wellbeing initiatives

Employee Lifecycle

1. Advising Team Leaders on employee relations matters including performance management, disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, restructures, and other people change management initiatives
2. Assist on the review of existing policies
3. Management of maternity process, flexible working, and other family-friendly initiatives
4. Management of the absence management process, sickness cases, and assisting in return-to-work meetings; engaging Occupational Health when necessary
5. Maintain HR records to audit level compliance in line with accreditation schemes (Lexcel and LawNet)
6. Assist the HR Manager with facilitating the annual performance appraisal process
7. Support the HR Manager in coaching team leaders/line managers to effectively implement HR practices

Learning and Development

1. Be the primary contact with apprenticeship providers and support existing apprentices
2. Identify ways to utilise the Firm’s Apprenticeship Levy
3. Stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements on Trainee Solicitor qualification
4. Support the Training Principal in managing Trainee Solicitor pathways, including registration, training, and performance management
5. Oversee the administration of all learning and development activities
6. Manage the learning and development budget
7. Handle educational sponsorship requests

Recruitment

1. Participate in recruitment campaigns, ensuring best practices and an exemplary candidate experience
2. Develop knowledge of the legal recruitment market
3. Deputise for the Talent and Acquisitions Advisor when necessary

Other

Contribute to other HR departmental projects and activities as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Strong academic background
• CIPD qualified at Level 5 or Level 7

Skills and Experiences

• Minimum of 3 years HR experience, preferably in professional services
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Practical and logical, able to solve problems quickly
• Proven reward and compensation experience
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems

IBB is an equal opportunities employer. All applications will be considered based on merit. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. Candidates are subject to employment screening, including checks on personal details, education, employment history, qualifications, credit, and criminal background as appropriate.