Senior Human Resources Advisor

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in England is seeking a dynamic Senior HR Advisor to manage the employee lifecycle, oversee recruitment processes, and support Apprenticeship programmes. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills and HR experience in a professional services environment. This role emphasizes effective communication and compliance with legal and internal policies, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum A-level standard education; a degree is preferred.
• Experience in an HR team within a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employment terms.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process for Trainee Solicitors.
• Support Apprenticeship programmes and develop graduate work placements.
• Participate in cross-departmental projects and best practice sharing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

HR experience in professional services

Numerical and analytical abilities

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

A-level standard education

Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

OpenHR (preferred)

Job description

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We are working with a leading law firm seeking a dynamic and customer-focused Senior HR Advisor to join their team. This role is pivotal in providing efficient and effective HR services across various staff categories, including Apprenticeships, Trainees, Paralegals, Legal Support, and Business Services. You will manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Employee Lifecycle Management: Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employment terms. Provide guidance on performance management, employee relations, and exits. Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Graduate Recruitment Programme: Manage the recruitment and selection process for Trainee Solicitors, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.
• Apprenticeship Support: Support the Apprenticeship programmes, ensuring effective engagement and development opportunities.
• Graduate and Work Experience Programmes: Develop and manage the graduate work placement and A-level work experience initiatives.
• Learning and Development: Support learning and development activities for all staff groups.
• HR Team Collaboration: Work closely with HR colleagues to achieve team objectives and share best practices. Participate in cross-departmental projects and firm-wide initiatives.
• Policy and Procedure Compliance: Ensure HR practices comply with their policies and applicable laws.

Specialist Skills Required

• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Clear and concise communication and writing skills.
• Experience in professional services HR, preferably in a law firm.
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of legal and business matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR databases (experience with OpenHR preferred).

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Minimum A-level standard education; a degree is preferred.
• Experience in an HR team within a professional services environment.

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.