HR Advisor
Added 1 Sept · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3571 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Withers is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
About Withers
A law firm focused on people, performance, and collaboration.
For the past 130 years, we have supported some of the world’s most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives. 40% of our business comes from Europe, 40% from the US and 20% from Asia and we are one profit sharing partnership globally.
We are united in our commitment to integrity, quality and collaboration. We have a culture of high performance and deliver excellent service consistently across the firm. We provide tailored solutions built on trust and partner with our clients to achieve their goals.
Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle some of the world’s most difficult problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice.
Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, buying a home or protecting and defending their interests.
To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. And we are agile – focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy.
Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking a bright, ambitious and capable HR Advisor to provide generalist HR advice and support to our legal divisions and business services teams. The role will also contribute to key HR processes in the UK and, where relevant, globally, offering an excellent opportunity for someone with HR Advisor-level experience.
This varied role provides important support within a business partner model, working with one of our legal divisions, business services teams and the wider generalist HR team. It is a business-facing position requiring regular stakeholder engagement and the ability to build strong relationships across the firm.
Areas Of Focus And Responsibilities
A law firm focused on people, performance, and collaboration.
For the past 130 years, we have supported some of the world’s most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives. 40% of our business comes from Europe, 40% from the US and 20% from Asia and we are one profit sharing partnership globally.
We are united in our commitment to integrity, quality and collaboration. We have a culture of high performance and deliver excellent service consistently across the firm. We provide tailored solutions built on trust and partner with our clients to achieve their goals.
Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle some of the world’s most difficult problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice.
Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, buying a home or protecting and defending their interests.
To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. And we are agile – focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy.
Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking a bright, ambitious and capable HR Advisor to provide generalist HR advice and support to our legal divisions and business services teams. The role will also contribute to key HR processes in the UK and, where relevant, globally, offering an excellent opportunity for someone with HR Advisor-level experience.
This varied role provides important support within a business partner model, working with one of our legal divisions, business services teams and the wider generalist HR team. It is a business-facing position requiring regular stakeholder engagement and the ability to build strong relationships across the firm.
Areas Of Focus And Responsibilities
- Work with the HR Managers to provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to legal and business services teams.
- Respond to ad hoc HR matters, providing advice and mediation support on employee relations issues as needed.
- Support HR Managers and their client groups in designing and delivering effective HR solutions.
- Play a key role in annual HR processes, including coordinating and preparing materials for appraisals, promotions, salary review and bonuses, and attending meetings with HR Managers, Partners and Regional Divisional Leaders.
- Support talent management and succession planning by producing, maintaining and collating relevant information with the HR Managers.
- Act as the main HR contact for the British Virgin Islands (BVI) office.
- Review regular HR correspondence drafted by the HR Assistant to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Draft more complex correspondence, including bespoke contracts, flexible working arrangements, and disciplinary, grievance and performance management documentation.
- Review and analyse management information, including the monthly staff report, and flag key issues to the HR Managers.
- Act as the point of contact for employees taking parental leave, conducting relevant meetings and ensuring the required paperwork is provided.
- Manage the employee flexible working application process.
- Proactively manage absence by monitoring absence levels, supporting long- and short-term sickness cases, arranging occupational health referrals and liaising with the Reward team on PHI claims.
- Manage the end-of-probation review process, including attending meetings, addressing issues, making recommendations and ensuring paperwork is completed.
- Conduct exit interviews.
- Support an HR Manager with the firm’s immigration process, ensuring compliance with Home Office requirements and reporting obligations.
- Support ad hoc projects, including policy drafting, research, and system or process updates.
Skills And Attributes
Information for Recruitment Agencies
Withers endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withers operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.
Equal Opportunities Employment Statement
It is the policy of Withers to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race including colour, nationality and ethnic and national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence others and build confidence and trust.
- Collaborative team player with a flexible approach.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with urgency.
- Methodical and organised approach to work.
- Commercially minded.
- CIPD qualified, with previous HR Advisor-level experience in a professional services environment.
- Highly PC literate, with strong systems skills.
- Usual working hours are 930am to 530pm, with flexibility required.
- Hybrid working.
- 12-week probation period.
- 8-week notice period.
- Flexible benefits package including pension, private medical insurance, Denplan, season ticket loan, subsidised gym membership, lifestyle discounts, holiday buy and sell,
- flu jabs, doctor consultation service, cycle to work scheme, on-site café and more.
Information for Recruitment Agencies
Withers endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withers operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.
Equal Opportunities Employment Statement
It is the policy of Withers to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race including colour, nationality and ethnic and national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 3571 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~137k in sampleP25 £29kP75 £42k
£26kmedian £34kgoing rate £42k£52k
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.