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SalaryMy client is currently seeking an Senior HR Adviser to join their busy Law Firm on a permanent basis in Manchester.
The purpose of the HR department is to support the firm to nurture its existing people and add new talent to create a working environment which enables its fee earners to continue to deliver the best results for clients.
The HR team aims to support the firm to:
- attract the best talent;
- effectively recruit and on-board new colleagues;
- support people to grow by developing their role and/or career;
- retain talent by promoting health and wellbeing as well as helping people to feel supported, challenged and engaged to perform effectively; and
- reward and recognise those who achieve great results and live the firm’s values.
?SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Relevant professional qualification i.e. Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) as a minimum.
- A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience of working effectively in Human Resources, ideally as a HR Adviser, and now ready to progress towards establishing an effective partnering approach with a defined internal client group.
- Significant Employee Relations skills and experience are required, with ability to evidence in depth technical knowledge as well as practical and pragmatic application to achieve the best result.
- Understanding of legal sector and regulatory requirements an advantage, but can be developed once in role.
- Ability to work with HR Information Systems to support operational HR activities.
- Organisational skills - personal efficiency, time management skills and the ability to adapt and prioritise competing demands.
- Communication skills - emotional intelligence, the ability to influence, build relationships and collaborate with others at all levels.
- Professional expertise - in depth knowledge of employment law and people management best practice.
- Professional integrity - able to work with individuals and managers as a trusted adviser on confidential people matters.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Building effective professional relationships to enable the provision of HR advice, guidance and support to individuals and people managers within the departments allocated to them as an internal client group (and across the wider business as needed).
- Using the insight and understanding gained through day-to-day interactions with individuals and departments to inform and aid the development of effective people priorities and plans.
- Supporting the delivery of the HR team objectives to add value and/or drive improvement, as required.
- Working effectively with the wider HR team to supporting the effective delivery of HR’s operational activities.
Benefits
- A minimum of 25 days' annual leave plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Free travel insurance
- Two days a year to do charitable work
- The opportunity to get involved in sports teams and social events
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
