We are currently recruiting for an HR Advisor to join the team on a 9-12 month fixed term contract for a fantastic National Law Firm based in Birmingham. This is a great opportunity for somebody with previous HR advisory experience and a proactive approach who wants to give their all to a new role.

Duties will include:

Taking responsibility for all employee relations issues that are delegated to you by HRBPs, ensuring consistency and that the correct process is always followed

Providing absence management support and Occupational Health referrals to managers and their teams

Giving support and advice to managers on disciplinary, grievance, and performance management issues including preparing necessary paperwork, taking minutes at meetings, and maintaining HR records

Supporting wider HR team with onboarding and exit processes

Providing support and working with employees through to the conclusion of requests such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and flexible working requests

Answering telephone enquiries and emails that have been escalated through the HR service desk, providing resolutions as appropriate

Developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy and legal compliance at all times

Providing active support for organisational design and change initiatives

Occasionally travelling to other offices in order to provide support and guidance

The ideal candidate for this role will be CIPD qualified, with advanced Microsoft Office skills, and extensive knowledge & understanding of current employment legislation, including its practical implementation. You will have the confidence in your knowledge to take initiative, suggesting areas for improvement within the business, and thrive in a pressured environment, meeting deadlines and taking a flexible approach in order to achieve results. You will have previous experience working in an advisory capacity within a commercial environment and possess excellent organisational and time management skills.

If you are interested in this position then please apply online, or for more information on our application process, contact Cara on 0121_633_4443. If you are already registered with Katie Bard, please contact your consultant directly. Katie Bard is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This is a full-time, 9-12 month FTC position, based in their Birmingham office, and is paying £35k annually.

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