HR Advisor

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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. Play 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 change management initiatives
2. Assist on the review of existing policies
3. Management of maternity process, flexible working, and family-friendly initiatives
4. Management of the absence management process, sickness cases, and advising on 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 coaching of team leaders/line managers in HR practices

Learning and Development

1. Primary contact with apprenticeship providers and support for existing apprentices
2. Identify ways to utilize 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 administration of learning and development activities and budget
6. Manage educational sponsorship requests

Recruitment

1. Participate in recruitment campaigns, ensuring best practices and excellent 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 projects and activities as required

Person Specification

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for payroll coordination and employee enquiries
• Support salary reviews and benefits support
• Advise on employee relations, policies, and flexible working
• Manage absence and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong academic background
• CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification

Skills and Experiences

• At least 3 years of HR experience, preferably in professional services
• Strong communication and relationship skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Experience in reward and compensation
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems

IBB is an equal opportunities employer. All applications will be considered based on merit. Candidates are subject to employment screening, including background checks as appropriate.