Senior Human Resources Advisor

We are looking for a pro-active, engaged and adaptable Senior HR Advisor to join our HR team on a full-time and permanent basis. This is a fantastic time to join Bevan Brittan's HR team. The business is growing and there will be plenty of opportunity to make a difference for someone who is flexible, keen to learn, contribute and work collaboratively with colleagues across the entire employee life cycle.

The role will report to our HR Business Partner (HRBP) and work closely with the wider HR team, including Senior HRBPs, HR Advisors and the HR Operations Manager.

You will be based in our Bristol, Birmingham or Leeds office. We operate a hybrid working model, providing colleagues with the equipment and support needed to work effectively from home. Most members of the HR team choose to attend the office one to two days per week, although there is flexibility depending on business and individual needs.

In this role you will:

• Partner with our Senior HRBPs and HRBPs as well as the wider HR team to provide a high quality, pro-active and solutions-focused generalist HR service to the firm.
• Lead and advise managers on a wide range of employee relations and people management matters, building management capability and confidence.
• Work closely with the HR Operations Manager on HR projects, process improvements and the escalation of complex people matters where appropriate.
• Partner with the HRBPs to ensure consistency in approach.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes, policies and practices, working closely with the HR leadership team to enhance service delivery and efficiency.
• Actively support our Responsible Business Programme, which encompasses Diversity & Inclusion, Wellbeing, Community Engagement and Sustainability.
• Play a key role in the firm's salary review, promotion and bonus processes, making recommendations as appropriate.
• Support, coach and mentor more junior team members as appropriate.
• Be responsible for ensuring that Bevan Brittan's new starter induction is kept up-to-date and be the main lead for its delivery to all new starters.
• Support colleagues and managers through family leave processes, including maternity meetings and associated documentation.
• Actively monitor and analyse attendance, and coach managers to manage this appropriately, including Occupational Health referrals. Flag cases of potential concern to the HRBP's.
• Carry out key processes in the employee life cycle such as exit interviews.
• Lead our monthly payroll process for the whole firm, which involves preparing detailed payroll instructions for our outsourced payroll provider.
• Support the firm's annual appraisal and ongoing performance management processes for your business areas, increasing engagement where needed.
• Experience analysing HR data and trends to inform recommendations and support decision-making.
• Build effective relationships with your allocated business areas and proactively seek to offer advice and support.
• Help to deliver bespoke internal HR training to meet the needs of the business.
• Support business continuity for the firm as required.

What we are looking for from you

• Previous experience operating at Senior HR Advisor level, or as an experienced HR Advisor within a partnership or professional services environment looking to progress into a more senior role.
• Proven ability to influence, challenge and coach managers effectively while building trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• CIPD qualified (or have equivalent experience) with up-to-date working knowledge of current employment law and HR best practice.
• The ideal candidate will have worked in the legal sector or other professional services environment.
• A collaborative team player who works with others effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills, able to prioritise and manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Someone who takes ownership of issues; pro-active in terms of finding solutions to problems / queries.
• Positive, results-focused and a flexible approach. Willing to get stuck in and support others on the team.
• Able to build effective relationships across all levels of the business, establish personal credibility and have the confidence to have challenging conversations where necessary.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance people considerations with business objectives and risk management.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability cases.

Make a Real Impact

Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Explore our markets and services here.

We are highly ranked across the legal directories and our 2024/25 financial results confirmed twelve years of consecutive growth.

Our Responsible Business pillars influence how we work together and motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities.

We support our people to be their best and, through our hybrid working model, we offer the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.

We’re looking for the best people to share in our ambition and success. Visit our Life page to discover what life at Bevan Brittan could look like for you.

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