Senior HR Advisor

You will provide a first-class HR service to the Firm by delivering professional, commercial and value adding support and advice to the partners, supervisors and employees.

• Acting as the firm's internal specialist on employment law
• Reviewing, updating and drafting HR policies
• Leading the firm's ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, sickness absence, flexible working and capability matters
• Leading and managing the onboarding and probation process
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring timely progression of all ER matters
• Providing guidance to employees on a range of wellbeing and employee relations matters
• Leading and managing the leaver process including conducting exit interviews
• Managing the life cycle of the trainee's qualification journey within the firm
• Becoming a subject matter expert on all IP exams, liaising with professional bodies and examination boards to ensure the firm is aware of current and future changes
• Being responsible for ensuring that all training is delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Working with the HR Manager and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion partner to arrange EDI events and initiatives
• Supporting the firm's Mental Health First Aider service

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in a Senior HR Advisor or ER Specialist role preferably within a professional service, legal or similarly regulated environment
• Demonstrable experience managing complex ER cases from end-to-end
• Strong, current knowledge of UK employment law and best practice HR
• The ability to interpret legislation and draft policies, presentations and guidance documents
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship building skills
• Experience of managing competing demands and working to tight deadlines
• Work collaboratively with the HR team and other departments to identify and drive forward value add initiatives and projects
• Experience in the design and delivery of training