Senior HR Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm seeks a proactive Senior HR Advisor to support varied staff across the employee lifecycle. This pivotal role involves recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and fostering a positive workplace culture in a collaborative HR team. Ideal for those with strong HR experience in professional services, particularly in the legal sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum A-level education required; degree is preferred.
• CIPD qualification or working towards.
• Strong HR experience in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and onboarding across multiple staff categories.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and internal policies.
• Promote the firm's employer brand at careers events.

Skills

Organisation

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

IT Skills

Education

A-level education

Degree (preferred)

CIPD qualification (or working towards it)

Tools

OpenHR

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Senior HR Advisor – Legal & Professional Services

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior HR Advisor to join a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm in Tunbridge Wells. This is a pivotal role supporting Apprenticeships, Trainees, Paralegals, Legal Support, and Business Services staff across the full employee lifecycle. You’ll be part of a collaborative and friendly HR team, delivering bespoke, business-aligned HR services. From recruitment to onboarding, policy compliance to performance management, you'll play a vital role in shaping our people strategy and fostering a positive and engaging workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, contractual terms, and exits across multiple staff categories.
• Provide advice on performance, employee relations, and development.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, regulations, and internal policies.
• Lead Trainee Solicitor recruitment and onboarding.
• Support and monitor Apprenticeship schemes to ensure meaningful development.
• Develop and manage graduate placements and A-level work experience initiatives.

Employer Branding & Careers Engagement

• Represent the firm at careers events and build relationships with universities and schools.
• Promote the firm’s employer brand across digital channels and social media.

Learning & Development

• Support L&D activities aligned with staff development and progression frameworks.
• Work closely with HR colleagues on cross-departmental projects and firm-wide initiatives.
• Ensure all HR activity complies with internal policies and legal frameworks.
• Strong HR experience in a professional services environment (legal sector experience highly desirable).
• Exceptional organisation and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and IT skills (OpenHR experience a bonus).

Qualifications

• Minimum A-level education required; a degree is preferred.
• CIPD qualification or working towards it.

There will be a range of benefits available along with a competitive salary. There will be a range of benefits available along with a competitive salary. To apply, you should demonstrate your HR experience has been gained from the professional service sector.

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