Recruitment Agencies need not apply. Only direct candidates are being considered.About Hempsons And The RoleHempsons is a leading Healthcare Law Firm and is seeking an individual to be involved in HR matters for all its five offices i.e. London, Southampton, Manchester, Harrogate and Newcastle. Although this role is based in either our Manchester, Newcastle or Southampton offices, you will be expected to support the firm nationally.Our aim is to provide outstanding legal services that deliver the best possible client outcomes whilst nurturing a culture that makes us a great place to work .The role The HR Advisor will form a part of the HR & Recruitment Team and provide HR advice and support to Business Support, including roles that fall into the following but not limited to i.e. PA, DPC, PSA, Facilities, Docucentre, First Impressions, Multi-services roles. The HR team consists of a Head of HR in London, a Senior HR Manager in the Manchester office, a HR Manager in the Harrogate office and a Talent Acquisition Manager, Social Value and Inclusion Advisor, Emerging Talent Assistant and HR Assistant in the Manchester office. The new HR Advisor will be expected to work closely with the HR & Recruitment Team, Business Support Manager and Facilities Manager.Core Duties And Responsibilities Although Not Limited To To act as the primary HR contact to Business Support, including roles that fall into the following but not limited to i.e. PA, DPC, PSA, Facilities, Docucentre, First Impressions, Multi-services roles and provide advice and guidance on a range of HR matters covering the full employee life cycle. Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. Advise on and resolve a wide range of employee relations issues. Support with a range of HR matters including although not limited to flexible working requests, maternity leave and the starter and leaver processes including inductions and exit interviews for other areas of the business. Co-ordinate the employee benefits programmes, including although not limited to health insurance, pensions, health and wellbeing. Support in delivering HR projects and initiatives. Assist in the recruitment and selection process.And such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.Candidate specification experience at HR Advisor level or a similar role, ideally within a law firm or professional services organisation experience of administering employee benefits would be an advantage, but is not essential strong employee relations experience with good knowledge of employment legislation a proactive approach and able to manage competing priorities highly organised and able to succeed within a fast paced, busy environment strong communication skills, both written and verbal good interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of people at all levels IT skills are required that include a good working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as experience of (or capacity to learn) a HR database (the firm uses PeopleHR) a professional qualification (CIPD or equivalent) is highly desirableHempsons is an equal opportunities employerDo not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.Hempsons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and to encouraging diversity through recruitment. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and decisions to progress will be made with reference to entirely objective criteria only.(*) Advertised working hours are from 09.00 17.00 but staff may be required to work additional hours, sometimes at short notice, in order to deal with work in hand. Please note, this job description is not contractual and may be amended or revised from time to time, to meet the needs of the firm or the department. It will be reviewed periodically.











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