Human Resource Advisor

Human Resources Advisor

• Location: Bishop’s Stortford (with regular travel to London)
• Job Type: Full-time

This role is based in Bishop’s Stortford and involves regular travel to the London office. As part of the HR team, you will play a pivotal role in aligning people strategies with organisational goals, delivering tailored HR solutions, and fostering strong relationships across teams.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Implement and interpret the firm’s HR policies, procedures, and terms of conditions of service, providing guidance where necessary.
• Coordinate and participate in the recruitment of all new recruits up to senior level, including drafting adverts, initial selection of CVs, interviews, and offers of employment.
• Manage the early careers programme including the Trainee Solicitor programme, Vacation Placements, Apprenticeship scheme, ad hoc work experience opportunities, and attendance at careers events.
• Manage the renewal of all benefits and the introduction of new benefits.
• Manage all family leave in accordance with current legislation including monthly communications and return to work familiarisation.
• Coordinate the annual pay review and bonus process including production of letters, bonus calculations, and updating of the HRIS.
• Oversee the firm’s performance review process providing advice and guidance as required.
• Assist with the firm’s Disciplinary and Grievance procedures ensuring the appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Manage staff attendance and absence monitoring including conducting return to work interviews and occupational health referrals.
• Be the system administrator for the firm’s HRIS ensuring that records are kept up to date, providing management reports as required and being the point of contact for system updates and technical issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• CIPD accredited (level 5 or above).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a HR Advisor role.
• Previous experience in a law firm or professional services firm is advantageous.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible, capable of dealing with a wide range of tasks.
• Passionate about people and getting them to perform at their best.
• Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to inspire and influence.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 22 days holiday.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Private health cover.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Hybrid working.