Senior HR Advisor (Business Services)

Addleshaw Goddard; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join its HR Business Partnering team. The role involves managing employee relations, supporting recruitment processes, and engaging with core business services. Ideal candidates will have strong business partnering experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers a diverse and fast-paced work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in a professional services or fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and influence senior stakeholders.
• Proactive HR team member.

Responsibilities

• Handle employee relations issues and manage absence cases.
• Support recruitment processes and manage staff changes.
• Produce management information reports.

Skills

Business partnering experience

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Ability to manage complex workloads

Strong team orientation

Education

Graduate or CIPD qualification

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Senior HR Advisor (Business Services), Leeds

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d87aea8b9624

Job Views: 18

Posted: 12.08.2025

Job Description:

WHAT TEAM WILL YOU BE JOINING?
This role is in our Human Resources Team, which is spread across London, Manchester, Leeds, and Edinburgh, supporting the business internationally. The HR Team includes Learning and Development, Reward, Resourcing, HR Operations, HR Business Partnering, and CSR and Diversity teams.
You will join the HR Business Partnering team, working closely with the wider HR team, key stakeholders, and partners to provide guidance, support, and coaching.

AG values continual improvement and innovation. You will be pivotal in driving initiatives, annual processes, and projects. Expect a varied, fast-paced, and diverse role within an inclusive, collaborative, and friendly environment.
We offer excellent learning and training opportunities and a modern approach to work.

We are committed to diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Our inclusion initiatives and employee networks foster a space to celebrate differences and ensure a positive experience for all employees. Our focus on benefits supports work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexibility, aligning with our values and business charter.

WHAT WILL THE ROLE INVOLVE?

The role can be based in Leeds or Manchester, with some travel to other UK offices. You will support the firm's growth by participating in various HR projects, supporting colleagues across locations, and managing operational HR tasks.

You will work with core business services teams, using your business partnering skills to build strong relationships and support their strategic priorities.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Employee Relations: Handling absence cases, advising on HR policies, managing benefits information, supporting employee relations issues, and managing maternity or shared parental leave processes.
• Resourcing: Supporting recruitment processes, liaising with hiring managers, managing staff changes, and supporting early careers initiatives.
• Performance Management: Supporting performance review processes and salary reviews.
• Other: Producing MI reports, leading ad hoc projects, and supporting engagement surveys.

WHAT SKILLS WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE

• Proactive HR team member with strong business partnering experience
• Graduate or CIPD qualified (preferred but not essential)
• Experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in a professional services or fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and influence senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage complex workloads flexibly and efficiently
• Strong team orientation and attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Excel and computer literacy