HR Advisor (Practice Group) - 12 month fixed term contract

Redefined Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Redefined Ltd is seeking an HR Advisor to join their dynamic team in Bristol. The role involves providing strategic HR support to practice group leaders, managing employee engagement, and developing managerial capabilities. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a solid understanding of HR processes.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic HR professional with proven advisory experience.
• Thorough understanding of employment law and HR processes.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and able to handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of HR matters for the Disputes and Risk Practice Group.
• Develop relationships with managers and coach them.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance processes.

Skills

Communication

HR advisory skills

Client-focused approach

Confidentiality

Data analysis

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Role profile

We have a fantastic opportunity for a HR Advisor to join our collaborative and ambitious Human Resources team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

In this role as HR Advisor, you'll work closely with our practice group leaders and operations team, providing support and guidance on various HR matters to our Disputes and Risk Practice Group. Our team is currently engaged in exciting strategic priorities and transformation projects.

This position can be based out of our Bristol or London office, with flexibility for hybrid working and some travel between our UK offices as needed.

About us

People are at the heart of our business, and this is an exciting time to support the firm in adapting to the future of work. Our HR team, consisting of over 50 professionals, plays a strategic role in making Osborne Clarke a great place to work. We cover human resources, diversity and inclusion, recruitment, and people development across all UK offices. We are a friendly, supportive team committed to Osborne Clarke's growth and success.

Osborne Clarke is an international legal practice with over 270 Partners and more than 900 lawyers across 26 locations. Our sector-based approach helps clients tackle current issues and prepare for future challenges, offering comprehensive and commercial advice. Our approachable culture is fundamental to our success.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for fee earners and support teams in our Disputes and Risk Practice Group, advising on a wide range of HR matters aligned with their business goals.
• Develop strong relationships with line managers and coach them to build management capability.
• Assist managers in maintaining a high-performance culture through formal and informal performance management procedures.
• Monitor and analyze attendance, coaching managers on attendance management, including Occupational Health referrals, and escalate concerns to HRBP and managers.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance processes professionally, providing advice to investigating and hearing managers, and escalating when necessary.
• Interpret data to identify trends and provide insights.
• Support HRBP and managers with engagement data analysis and action planning, including performance reviews, pay reviews, talent, and promotion processes.
• Assist HRBPs with strategic projects.
• Coordinate client secondments.
• Support HR Assistants with maternity and shared parental leave processes.
• Mentor HR Assistants and act as an escalation point; provide cover for HR Advisers and Assistants when needed.
• Maintain Talent Tracker and resourcing forecasts.
• Participate in fortnightly HR inductions for new joiners.
• Engage in personal training and development activities.
• Perform other duties to ensure departmental efficiency.

What we're looking for:

You will be an enthusiastic HR professional with proven advisory experience.

Also required:

• Confident communicator capable of building relationships at all levels.
• Thorough understanding of employment law and policies, with pragmatic advisory skills.
• In-depth knowledge of HR processes and procedures.
• Client-focused approach.
• Experience with HR systems.
• Professional, flexible, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy environment.
• Custodian of Osborne Clarke's culture.

Salary and benefits

We offer competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits supporting health and wellbeing. Details can be found on our benefits page.

Our recruitment process

For more information or to apply, contact Chloe Tidcombe (Recruitment Advisor) at 0117 917 4162 or email [e-mail]. We review applications on a rolling basis and do not use automated decision-making. We are committed to an inclusive environment and welcome adjustments during the application process.