Senior Hr Advisor

US Law firm based in the city of London seek a Senior HR Advisor to support their office in the UK.

Core Duties will include the following:

• Primary contact for all HR benefits
• Assist with the benefit renewals on an annual basis
• Coordinate payroll with the Recruitment & HR Officer
• Assist with the management of parental leaves (maternity/paternity/shared parental leave), return to work planning, KIT days
• Monitor absence (sickness and holidays)
• Primary point for general HR queries, ensuring that policies and procedures are appropriately and fairly applied
• Assist with immigration related matters including visa applications, track of current visas and arrange for renewals
• Where appropriate, assist the HR Director with performance issues, investigations for disciplinary and grievance processes in London
• Prepare HR documentation when required alongside the Operations & HR Assistant.
• Maintain accurate data across all firm HR and Operating systems (e.g. iManage, Intranet and PeopleHR)
• Oversea the firm’s onboarding process for all new starters and leavers, including pre-employment security checks, IT set up, arrange all new joiner paperwork, new joiner checklist, new joiner lunch and right to work checks.
• Oversea the firm’s off boarding process for all leavers
• Responsible for mid-year and annual appraisal process for all professional staff and fee earner reviews.
• Asist with the annual salary review processes and bonuses
• Assist with planning and implementing wellbeing initiatives
• Provide active support to the Firm’s diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Provide cover for the Recruitment & HR Officer and Operations & HR Advisor
• Ad hoc project work, as required e.g. benchmarking, research, change management projects

• Oversee daily operations. Identify and resolve issues that adversely impact on the efficient running of the business
• Participate in any ad hoc projects
• Assist and coordinate any firm / HR events
• Support the operations team with any office fit outs, moves
• Liaise with building management when appropriate
• Monitor Health and Safety requirements

Ideal Candidates must have:

• Have a thorough understanding of HR law
• CIPD qualification desirable
• Clear written and verbal communication skills (both written and oral)
• Strong administration and organisational skills: ability to multi-task and on time
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player, with a 'can do’, positive and reliable attitude
• Dedication to delivering excellent client service
• Ability to demonstrate discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Proficiency with technology
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Professional in both appearance and conduct

Essential - Must have worked for a Law firm or Professional Services firm.