HR Advisor
HR Advisor
About the Firm
An international law firm with offices worldwide is committed to building strong partnerships with clients and fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture. The firm focuses on key sectors such as Energy Transition, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Private Capital & Funds, Technology, and Transportation & Trade.
Role Overview
As an HR Advisor, you will provide high-quality HR support to designated client groups, including fee earners and business services teams. Reporting to HR Managers, you will act as a trusted advisor, manage employee lifecycle processes, and contribute to strategic HR initiatives. You will also line manage an HR Assistant.
Employee Relations – Core Focus
Employee Relations will be a significant part of this role. Responsibilities include:
- Acting as the first point of contact for ER matters
- Advising managers and employees on ER issues with clear, pragmatic guidance
- Managing disciplinary, grievance, and capability processes end-to-end
- Supporting performance management conversations and improvement plans
- Preparing documentation for hearings and ensuring compliance with policies and employment law
- Escalating complex cases to HR Managers and liaising with external legal counsel when required
- Analysing ER trends and providing insights for proactive interventions
- Coaching managers to build confidence in handling ER matters effectively
- Maintaining accurate records and confidentiality at all times
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver HR advice aligned with the firm’s people strategy
- Manage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation reviews, flexible working requests, secondments, and international assignments
- Lead annual processes such as appraisals and salary reviews, including market benchmarking
- Conduct exit interviews and analyse trends to inform retention strategies
- Collaborate on diversity, inclusion, and change management initiatives
- Contribute to recruitment activities and HR projects
- Develop HR policies and act as subject matter expert on defined topics
- Line manage and support the development of an HR Assistant
Skills & Experience
- Significant HR experience at assistant, coordinator, or advisor level
- Strong understanding of ER processes and global mobility (including immigration)
- Experience in professional services or law firm environments preferred
- Previous supervisory experience desirable
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel (including formulas), and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Discreet and professional handling of sensitive information
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
