HR Advisor

Are you keen to find an exciting new role where you will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, committed to supporting colleagues to reach their full potential and thrive? If so, consider joining us at Michelmores.

Why Michelmores? We are a flexible, friendly, and inclusive organisation with a clear focus on fresh thinking, growth and success. We really care about what we stand for, and central to our culture is our nurturing, friendly and flexible environment which genuinely allows our people to grow and flourish, both professionally and personally.

What sort of work? We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Advisor to join our HR team, based in our Exeter or Bristol office.

In this role you will play a key role in the delivery of a high quality HR service to the Firm. Key focus areas for delivery will include:

• Building trusted relationships with key stakeholders across your core client groups and within the different locations, to establish yourself as a credible, respected and valued Advisor.
• Taking a proactive approach to providing a diverse range of HR support, guidance and advice to your core client group/s and the HR Business Partners, supporting on a wide range of HR issues that include employee relations, talent acquisition and management, reward, performance, engagement, wellbeing and diversity and inclusion.
• Creating positive employee experiences through key moments that matter throughout the employment lifecycle. Including on boarding, employment changes and progression.
• Taking a strong commercial focus and applying business acumen to provide effective HR solutions for the business, to ensure it delivers positive outcomes for individuals and the Firm.
• Supporting the team on strategic and operational HR projects as required.

Why this team? The HR team works in partnership with the key stakeholders across the firm, building trusted relationships and advising on a wide variety of people matters. They are focused on getting the best out of our greatest asset – our people. That means helping to create a culture where we reward those who think commercially, where our people feel valued as individuals and are constantly growing and developing. We are always looking to improve the employee experience and create and keep a culture where people feel supported to become the very best versions of themselves.

How do we work? We take a flexible, agile approach to working patterns. As a team we agree together on the best working arrangements that will enable each of us to provide exceptional client service, to collaborate and connect with colleagues, and to achieve the right home/work balance.

Who are we looking for? We are looking for somebody who will understand our values and thrive in our culture. The role will be based in our Exeter or Bristol office, with regular travel between our other offices as required. The ideal candidate will have:

• CIPD qualified or equivalent, with at least 3 years relevant HR experience
• Previous experience working in a professional services environment is desirable
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders
• A thorough approach, demonstrable commitment to high standards and strong attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills particularly MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good knowledge of employment legislation and its application

Other skills required include :-

• Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities
• A commercial and professional approach to work
• Ability to interact well with others in a sensitive and effective way
• The desire to be a great team player and be self motivated to work towards goals with strong enthusiasm
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and use of discretion
• The ability to cope well under pressure and has a pro-active approach
• The flexibility to adapt to changing demands, use initiative and be an innovative thinker

This is a great opportunity to join a Firm which believes potential, inspiration, and teamwork should be valued and nurtured.

Next Steps To apply please click below or if you would like to talk to someone about the role, please call Sarah McLean, Recruitment Specialist, on 07754 555106.

Michelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment and treatment of our staff.

View our Inclusion and Belonging pages for more information.

As part of our recruitment policy our candidates are subject to pre-employment screening checks. The Employee Screening Process includes DBS screening, adverse media checks, financial screening, and will also involve verification of employment history, your right to work in the UK and any relevant qualifications and memberships. If you would like further information around this, at this stage, please get in touch with our recruitment team ([email protected])

*No agencies please – any agency assistance will be via invitation only. Please note any speculative candidates submitted via agencies without invitation will not be considered as represented by that agent.