HR Advisor (12 month FTC)

Ryder Reid Legal; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the legal sector is seeking a motivated HR Generalist / HR Advisor to join their London office. This role offers the chance to provide essential HR support, including coordinating attorney onboarding, managing leave administration, and assisting with employee relations. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, interacting with partners and staff while ensuring smooth HR operations. This prestigious law firm is committed to delivering high-quality legal services and offers a competitive salary along with excellent benefits. If you are passionate about HR and looking to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as a HR Generalist / HR Advisor in a law firm.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate attorney onboarding and departures.
• Assist with employee relations issues and performance evaluations.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

HR Generalist experience

Employee relations experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client is a leading global law firm, headquartered in New York City, renowned for its expertise in transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters. The firm is known for its innovative, collaborative, and client-centric approach, consistently delivering high-quality legal advice and achieving the best outcomes for clients.

The role

In your new role as a HR Generalist / HR Advisor, you will provide HR support to the fee earner function in the London office by coordinating attorney onboarding and departures, performance evaluations, leave administration and mentorship programs. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating administrative matters related to attorney benefits, family leave (maternity and paternity), sickness and other leaves of absence.
• Assisting the HR Manager and Senior Graduate Recruitment & Development Manager with attorney and trainee related employee relations issues.
• Interacting daily with partners, attorneys, secretaries and staff regarding attorney policies and procedures.
• Managing attorney reasonable adjustment requests and acting as the key liaison with their external workplace needs assessment provider.

What do you need?

In order to be successful in this role you will need:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Previous experience working as a HR Generalist / HR Advisor within a Law firm.
• Experience dealing with ER cases.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and work in an environment with shifting priorities.
• Demonstrating excellent attention to detail.

What do you get in return?

In return, you will receive a very competitive salary with excellent benefits and the opportunity to work at a growing prestigious law firm.

Application Process: For further information and to apply, please submit your resume. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist, for almost thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for our latest vacancies. https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ryder -reid-legal

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