Human Resources Adviser

ROLE OVERVIEW //

We are recruiting for an experienced HR Adviser to work within the HR Advisory team. The role is a permanent, full-time position and will report into one of the team’s HR Managers. Human Resources (‘HR’) is responsible for supporting and developing the firm’s people to help drive and shape the future success of the firm.

The HR Adviser will be responsible for providing support to the HR Managers for Legal Groups and Business Services departments to ensure a comprehensive, proactive, and considered HR service to the firm.

Our HR Advisory team offers a comprehensive range of HR support, partnering with Partners and Business Services leaders to develop and implement people strategies that drive organisational success. Working closely with the broader HR function—including Early Careers Development, Early Careers Recruitment, Recruitment, Diversity and Inclusion, HR Systems and MI, Global Mobility, and Reward and Benefits—this role ensures an integrated, proactive, and high-impact HR service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES //

The key responsibilities of this role are set out below and there may be others which are not listed. You may be required on occasion to work outside our normal working hours of 9:30am to 5:30pm.

Advisory:

• Working alongside HR Managers to deliver a comprehensive, proactive HR service across the full employee lifecycle, with clear accountability for defined populations, processes and outcomes.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to partners, directors, managers and employees, building strong working relationships and providing high‑quality, pragmatic and risk‑aware HR advice and guidance.
• Managing employee relations matters end‑to‑end, including probation, sickness absence, health and wellbeing, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes. This includes responsibility for handling cases independently within agreed parameters, with exposure to more complex ER matters where appropriate, working closely with the Head of Employee Relations and HR Managers on higher‑risk issues.

General

• Keeping abreast of industry trends and developments, through a strong network of external contacts both within and outside the legal sector and making recommendations for change within the firm where appropriate.

CANDIDATE PROFILE //

Candidates for this position must have:

• Experience working in a similar role within a professional services environment.
• Preferably CIPD qualified or part qualified.
• Client focused with the ability to adapt approach and service.
• Good working knowledge of employment law and best practice HR Management.
• Experience of using HR systems and producing management information; experience of working with Workday (or a comparable HRIS) would be advantageous, with the ability and appetite to develop system and process expertise.
• The ability to build strong business relationships with internal and external contacts and the resilience to deal with demanding individuals.
• Proactive, prepared to take a hands-on approach, to managing their workload using their own initiative.
• Comfortable accepting instructions and guidance from different team members and managing several priorities at one time.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team but comfortable working on their own.
• A willingness to provide feedback, share information, contribute ideas and suggestions as necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written, spoken and presentational, including strong influencing skills.
• Ability to express views clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task, keep calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Skilled in data analysis and HR systems, with the ability to interpret trends and suggest appropriate next steps.
• Experience of handling confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience of working in a diverse team whilst fostering an inclusive team culture.
• High level of professionalism and integrity; displaying the highest standard of professional ethics.

We welcome applications irrespective of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, belief or marital status.