Senior Advisor: Human Resources

Mayer Brown LLP; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Senior Advisor for their HR department. The role involves managing HR issues, supporting employee relations, and contributing to talent development. Strong HR experience and understanding of employment law are essential. The position offers flexibility with two days of remote work per week.

Qualifications

• Educated to A Level standard; CIPD qualification is desirable.
• Proven HR support experience in a service environment.
• Strong understanding of employment law and workplace application.

Responsibilities

• Manage the secretarial client group, including ER issues.
• Oversee the apprentice program and relevant training.
• Provide guidance on family leave policies.
• Assist with performance issues and improvement plans.
• Coordinate with departments on staffing needs.

Skills

HR support experience

Understanding of employment law

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

A Level education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Senior Advisor: Human Resources

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Advisor to join our HR department in our London office. This role reports to the Senior Manager: Human Resources and offers standard hours from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, with flexibility based on business needs. Our current work-from-home policy permits two days remote work, which is subject to change and not contractual.

Purpose of the role: To collaborate closely with the Advisory team, providing proactive HR services across the firm's Practice Groups, Business Services, and Secretarial teams in London and Dubai. The role requires a strategic and hands-on HR professional supporting areas like employee relations, performance management, talent development, and policy implementation.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the secretarial client group, including ER issues, performance management, compensation cycles, and workforce planning.
2. Oversee the apprentice program, liaising with departments, training providers, and acting as the first point of contact for ER issues.
3. Manage sickness absence cases, working with HR team members to ensure proper escalation, support, and health engagement.
4. Handle probation issues, including documentation and supporting line managers.
5. Provide guidance on family leave policies, employment law, and manage related procedures and documentation.
6. Oversee consultant engagement, including contracts, IR35 compliance, invoicing, and contractual governance.
7. Review and recommend improvements to policies and procedures based on feedback and best practices.
8. Support disciplinary, capability, and grievance processes, including meeting facilitation and documentation.
9. Assist with performance issues, including drafting improvement plans.
10. Manage the annual performance review process and related communications.
11. Support salary review and bonus processes.
12. Coordinate with departments on staffing needs and recruitment activities.
13. Conduct exit interviews and identify trends for HR insights.
14. Maintain knowledge of immigration processes, ensuring compliance and supporting visa applications.
15. Deliver inductions for new employees.
16. Collaborate with payroll for pay-related actions.
17. Participate in diversity, wellbeing, and graduate recruitment initiatives.
18. Contribute to personal development and mentor junior HR team members.

Qualifications:

Educated to A Level standard; CIPD qualification is desirable.

Experience, Skills, and Attributes:

• Proven HR support experience in a service environment, both administrative and advisory.
• Strong understanding of employment law and workplace application.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented with minimal guidance required.
• Effective communicator with diverse stakeholders.
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive problem-solver.
• Capable of working under pressure and managing multiple priorities.