HR Advisor (Maternity Cover)

Refinitiv; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic HR Advisor to support business clients on a fixed-term contract. This role involves providing expert guidance on HR policies, managing employee relations cases, and collaborating with various teams to enhance HR service delivery. With a focus on flexibility and work-life balance, this position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for career development. Join a company committed to making a real-world impact and fostering a culture of inclusion and growth.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model

Flexible Work Arrangements

Career Development Programs

Mental Health Days Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Incentive Programs

Access to Headspace App

Paid Volunteer Days Off

Qualifications

• 1-2 years as an HR Generalist in a shared service function.
• Experience in handling Employee Relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Act as an expert in Immigration and Occupational Health.

Skills

HR Generalist Experience

Workday Knowledge

Employee Relations

Communication Skills

IT Skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Business or HR Degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

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HR Advisor (Maternity Cover)

Apply remote type Remote Job: Hybrid locations GBR-London-5 Canada Square time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JREQ189284

Are you a confident, hands-on HR professional, looking for an opportunity to partner and support a group of business clients at Thomson Reuters on a fixed term contract? Thomson Reuters is a global enterprise Company, requiring an HR Advisor to work together in a cohesive and collaborative manner to drive the strategic people agenda.

We are looking for an HR Advisor responsible for providing specialist support to all employees via email, phone, or face-to-face in relation to their aligned business groups. You’ll act as the HR service delivery first point of contact for employees, offering guidance and answers to their queries. You will have ownership of an area of expertise (Immigration/Visa, Sickness/Occupational Health, or Leave of Absences/Family Friendly) according to the team’s business unit remit. You will support UKI projects or contribute to local UKI initiatives to improve our Service Delivery function as needed.

Please note, this role is a maternity cover.

About the Role

As our HR Advisor, you will:

1. Provide guidance to managers and employees on local policies and procedures.
2. Act as a knowledge expert in a specific field, either Immigration, Sickness & Occupational Health, or Leave of Absences & Family Friendly policies, partnering closely with the UKI People Face to Face team within your specific field.
3. Manage low to medium Employee Relations cases, supported by the local ER Specialist.
4. Collaborate with the HR Partner team to design and deliver training on HR Policies, Procedures, and Workday to enhance Manager and Employee capabilities.
5. Serve as the centre of expertise for benefits-related queries.
6. Assist with drafting redundancy documentation when volume demands.
7. Respond to queries regarding the Workday system (e.g., navigation).
8. Liaise with payroll to ensure timely changes.
9. Contribute to HR projects and overall objectives.
10. Ensure employee files are maintained in compliance with Data Protection legislation.

About You

To be our HR Advisor, you will likely have:

• At least 1-2 years of experience as a HR Generalist, preferably in a HR Shared Service environment.
• Knowledge and experience using Workday.
• Experience contributing to HR initiatives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• A business, HR, or relevant university degree (preferred).
• Strong IT skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and assist others.
• Effective interviewing and questioning skills, risk evaluation, and policy implementation.

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What’s in it For You?

• Hybrid Work Model: Flexible hybrid environment (2-3 days in the office weekly) for role-specific needs.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Policies like Flex My Way, work from anywhere up to 8 weeks/year, supporting personal and professional responsibilities.
• Career Development and Growth: Continuous learning culture, Grow My Way programs, and a skills-first approach for future readiness.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Flexible vacation, Mental Health Days, Headspace access, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, incentive programs, and wellbeing resources.
• Culture: Recognized for inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and shared values of customer obsession, agility, and collaboration.
• Social Impact: Two paid volunteer days annually, pro-bono projects, and ESG initiatives.
• Making a Real-World Impact: Supporting justice, truth, and transparency globally, helping uphold the rule of law, and providing trusted information.

About Us

Thomson Reuters delivers trusted content and technology across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media sectors. With 26,000 employees worldwide, we promote diversity, inclusion, and flexible work environments. We are committed to objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency, and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We accommodate individuals with disabilities and religious beliefs per law. More info on accommodations and our mission can be found on our website.