HR Advisor - Employee Relations | Hybrid + Study Support

Workman LLP; England; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Hybrid working

Annual salary review

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Workman LLP in the United Kingdom is seeking an organized, proactive HR Advisor to join the Advisory team, supporting HR Business Partners and the Junior HR Advisor across our UK offices. This role focuses on employee relations within a professional services environment.

You will gain hands-on exposure to the employee lifecycle, handling ER matters such as sickness absence management, AWOL processes, and documentation, while gradually taking on more complex HR responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar HR Advisory role focusing on routine employee relations.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR processes.
• CIPD Level 3 required (or similar). Level 5 preferred.
• Experience drafting letters, note-taking, or supporting meetings.
• Confident with MS Office and HR systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line support on routine ER matters such as sickness absence, AWOL, lateness, probation issues and basic performance concerns.
• Draft and issue HR correspondence including invite letters, outcome letters, extensions, and confirmation of actions.
• Facilitate ER meetings, and support as a note-taker, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Maintain case tracking logs and ensure cases are progressed in line with policy and timelines.
• Escalate complex or high-risk matters to the HR Business Partner as appropriate.
• Communicating with the HR Operations team about terminations, sickness updates and ER filing.
• Support policy adherence and assist with updating templates and HR documentation.
• Assist with HR reporting and analytics in collaboration with HR Analyst.

Skills

HR Advisory

UK employment law

MS Office proficiency

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Education

CIPD Level 3

Level 5 (preferred)

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Excel

HR reporting tools

Job description

Workman LLP in the United Kingdom is seeking an organized, proactive HR Advisor to join the Advisory team, supporting HR Business Partners and the Junior HR Advisor across our UK offices. This role focuses on employee relations within a professional services environment.

You will gain hands-on exposure to the employee lifecycle, handling ER matters such as sickness absence management, AWOL processes, and documentation, while gradually taking on more complex HR responsibilities.