Part-Time HR Advisor (18-Month Contract)

DLA Piper; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking an HR Advisor to join the HR team in our Leeds office on an 18-month fixed-term contract, working four days per week. The role covers HR policy review, administration, onboarding, and employee relations support across the UK, with a focus on timely, compliant advice and stakeholder collaboration.

You will work with HR Business Partners to deliver projects, maintain processes, and provide coaching to line managers, while promoting an inclusive, high-performing HR function in

Qualifications

• Basic HR knowledge across core areas: recruitment, reward, performance, learning & development, talent management.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law, procedures and case management through to resolution.
• Experience in a professional services environment is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Proactive in prioritising tasks and solving problems in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review HR policies, propose changes and automate processes where possible.
• Support HR Business Partners with HR administration and reporting.
• Deliver weekly onboarding sessions for new starters and explain policies and benefits.
• Advise on family leave policies and processes.
• Identify trends from HR inbox and casework; perform root cause analysis and implement solutions.
• Manage HR SNOW tasks and distribute cases to the advisory team.
• Handle UK HR inbox queries and triage to appropriate teams.
• Provide line manager guidance on HR policies and practices.
• Coach line managers for effective communication and problem resolution.
• Partner with managers on employee relations casework and ensure compliant resolutions.
• Keep partners updated on case activity and risks.
• Assist with people projects and HR calendar activities.

Skills

HR policies

HR administration

Onboarding

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Organisation & multi-tasking

Coaching

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

CIPD or equivalent (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking an HR Advisor to join the HR team in our Leeds office on an 18-month fixed-term contract, working four days per week. The role covers HR policy review, administration, onboarding, and employee relations support across the UK, with a focus on timely, compliant advice and stakeholder collaboration.

You will work with HR Business Partners to deliver projects, maintain processes, and provide coaching to line managers, while promoting an inclusive, high-performing HR function in