HR And Learning & Development Coordinator/Advisor

Smiths Partnership Solicitors; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the East Midlands is seeking a HR and Learning & Development Coordinator/Advisor to support a proactive HR service. This role involves managing HR activities across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, and payroll administration. Candidates should have a CIPD qualification at level 5 or experience in an HR role, alongside excellent ICT and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for career progression in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working

Opportunities for career progression and professional development

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification at level 5 or above or relevant experience.
• Experience of working in a HR Officer/Coordinator or Advisor role.
• Ability to manage a varied and complex workload as well as delivering to timescale.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head of HR in delivering an effective service across the full employee lifecycle.
• Providing day‑to‑day HR and employee relations support to managers and employees.
• Administering and maintaining the HR and payroll system (ADP).

Skills

CIPD qualification at level 5 or above

HR recruitment and selection procedures

Strong ICT skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent planning and organization skills

Education

CIPD qualification at level 5 or above

Tools

ADP HR and payroll system

Job description

Job Overview

We're looking for a HR and Learning & Development Coordinator/Advisor to join us at Smith Partnership, a forward‑thinking, leading law firm in the Midlands, employing around 200 staff across 5 offices. You will be joining our growing HR team that plays a huge part in the growth of the business. The main purpose of this role is to support the provision of an efficient, pro‑active customer‑focused HR service for the firm. You will take responsibility for effective administrative and advisory support.

Benefits & Perks

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head of HR in delivering an effective service across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to exit.
• Providing day‑to‑day HR and employee relations support to managers and employees, including advice on policies, procedures and employment law, escalating issues when required.
• Supporting casework and absence management activities, including investigations, sickness absence processes and return‑to‑work meetings.
• Administering and maintaining the HR and payroll system (ADP), ensuring accurate, compliant employee records, reporting and data protection in line with GDPR.
• Monitoring, coordinating and supporting training, continuing competence and performance management processes, working with internal stakeholders and external providers.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, wellbeing and talent management initiatives, and attending selection processes when required.
• Providing general administrative support, including statutory reporting, responding to queries promptly, supporting the wider team and maintaining up‑to‑date employment law knowledge.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification at level 5 or above or relevant experience
• Experience of working in a HR Officer/Coordinator or Advisor role
• Demonstrable experience of HR recruitment and selection procedures
• Ability to manage a varied and complex workload as well as delivering to timescale
• Strong ICT skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent planning and organisation skills

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