HR Advisor - 12 Months FTC

Clarke Willmott; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Clarke Willmott is seeking an HR Advisor on a 12 month fixed-term contract to join our HR advisory team. You will provide a full generalist HR service to our managers and employees across our 7 offices, advising on performance, absence, ER, resourcing and development.

You will work closely with stakeholders to proactively manage HR issues, support reporting on management information, and contribute to a variety of HR projects while championing our employer brand.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of employment legislation.
• Ideally CIPD qualified or studied HR/business-focused degree.
• Some experience in HR Assistant or HR Advisor roles.
• Legal sector experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full generalist HR service to various departments across 7 offices.
• Offer commercial, pragmatic advice on performance, absence, employee relations, resourcing, talent management and development.
• Work closely with HR Operations, Recruitment and internal clients; champion employer brand.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives throughout the year.
• Comply with information security policy and firm-wide policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD qualification

HR or business degree

Job description

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our HR advisory team on a 12 month fixed-term contract.

This position is well suited for someone who is looking to gain experience in a wide breadth of work and who is looking for a step up in responsibilities.

Day to day, you will be successful in this role by:

We are looking for individuals to join our progressive and highly regarded Human Resources team as an HR Advisor. You will be providing a high quality, professional advisory and support service to our managers and employees in a variety of areas.

You will provide a full generalist HR service to various departments based within our 7 offices nationally. You will provide commercial, pragmatic advice on performance management, absence management, employee relations, resourcing, talent management and employee development, in line with our values and ethos, ensuring consistency and fairness.

You will work closely with stakeholders to proactively manage any HR issues, and to support our HR Managers in their reporting on management information and trends.

You will take ownership of a range of HR activities, working collaboratively with HR Operations, Recruitment and our internal clients, championing our employer brand at every opportunity and identifying ways to improve and enhance it accordingly.

You’ll also be encouraged to contribute to a variety of exciting HR projects and initiatives that we have coming up throughout the year.

You will be joining an ambitious team who are determined to provide the best possible results for the firm and its people.

All roles within the HR department carry a responsibility for information security and you will need to evidence your understanding of this. You will be required to comply with the information security policy as well as all firm wide policies and procedures.

You will be expected to demonstrate expertise, understanding and compliance with the team’s HR processes and standard operating procedures and take responsibility for ensuring that all other members of the HR team do the same, escalating any issues should they arise.

It is an integral part of this role that you comply with data security and all firm policies and procedures.

This role is right for you if:

If you are looking for a varied and challenging HR generalist role within a friendly, flexible and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

You will be someone who is focused on continual improvement with a best practice mindset, who prides yourself on your ability to develop and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with your stakeholders, establishing professional credibility and taking responsibility for delivering solutions that meet the business need.

You will like the buzz of a busy role, and be confident in managing multiple priorities and deadlines. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a solid understanding of employment legislation, able to deal with a wide range of queries and offer practical advice, even when there is not always a straight-forward solution.

Ideally you will be CIPD qualified or have studied an HR or business-focused university degree or equivalent. You will have some experience working in either a HR Assistant or HR advisor role. Legal sector experience would be advantageous.

About Us

Who we are

You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

What we can offer you

• We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme
• We provide a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey
• In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits

We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect.

Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance.