Human Resources Advisor

DiverseJobsMatter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DiverseJobsMatter is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join its People team in London on a six-month contract. You will work closely with managers and staff, providing practical HR guidance and delivering a high-quality people service in a fast-paced professional environment.

Key responsibilities include advising on employee relations, supporting performance and capability issues, managing HR cases from start to resolution, and ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering practical HR guidance in a professional services environment.
• Strong employee relations and case-management experience.
• Ability to advise managers and senior stakeholders with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance on employee relations matters
• Support managers with performance, absence, conduct and capability issues
• Manage HR cases from initial advice through to resolution
• Advise on firm policies, procedures and employment best practice
• Support organisational changes and wider people initiatives
• Work closely with the broader HR team to ensure a consistent employee experience
• Maintain accurate records and produce relevant HR documentation

Skills

Employee relations

Case management

Stakeholder advisory

Communication

Organisation

Law firm experience

Job description

A leading law firm is looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join its People team on an initial six-month contract.

This is a great opportunity to take on a varied and hands-on advisory role within a professional, fast-paced environment. You will work closely with managers and employees across the firm, providing practical HR guidance and supporting the delivery of a high-quality people service.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing advice and guidance on employee relations matters
• Supporting managers with performance, absence, conduct and capability issues
• Managing HR cases from initial advice through to resolution
• Advising on firm policies, procedures and employment best practice
• Supporting organisational changes and wider people initiatives
• Working closely with the broader HR team to ensure a consistent employee experience
• Maintaining accurate records and producing relevant HR documentation

About you:

• Previous experience working as an HR Advisor or in a comparable generalist role at a UK-based law firm.
• Strong employee relations and case-management experience
• Confidence advising managers and senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and sensitive matters professionally
• Experience within a law firm or professional-services environment would be advantageous

This role would suit a confident and pragmatic HR professional who can quickly build relationships, provide sound advice and make an immediate contribution.

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