HR Advisor in Grimsby

We’re seeking an experienced HR advisor to join our team. This is a varied and hands‑on role where you’ll work closely with key stakeholders and leaders to help deliver our people strategy and provide high-quality HR support across the firm. As a trusted advisor, you will guide and coach our people managers through a range of employee relations matters, support leaders in navigating people challenges, and play an active role in key HR activities throughout the employee lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a wide remit, build strong relationships, and make a meaningful impact. Based in our Grimsby office and reporting to the HR Manager, you’ll join a friendly, multi‑functional, and fast‑paced HR team that values collaboration. Travel to our other office locations will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide clear, pragmatic advice and support in line with employment legislation and internal company policies and procedures.
• Handle general HR enquiries, ensuring an efficient and customer focused service delivery.
• Support a wide range of operational HR related activities including employee relations, performance and absence management, employee engagement, and family leave processes.
• Produce and analyse a range of regular HR reports and management information.
• Develop and review HR policies to ensure compliance with legislation and alignment with organisational goals.
• Deliver key HR initiatives across the employee life cycle.
• Contribute to the delivery and effectiveness of several people led projects including wellbeing, values and behaviours and our employee forum.

Skills & Experience

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) with 2 to 3 years generalist HR experience.
• Good understanding of UK employment law.
• Structured and organised, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Able to work with diplomacy and maintain high levels of confidentiality.
• A strong team player but able to work independently in a busy environment.
• Confident IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

The company:

With a full-service offering and a diverse client base, Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues to grow, while maintaining our commitment to quality, innovation, and client-focused service. We know that happy, motivated employees drive success, and a strong, forward-thinking culture benefits everyone. That’s why we provide the tools, support, and opportunities our people need to thrive. With our combined roots stretching back over 300 years, we are the largest law firm operating out of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, with six regional locations and a place in the Lawyer UK 200. We combine deep local and sector knowledge with the strength, resources, and reach to handle any challenge—offering the best of both a large firm and a trusted, client‑focused partner. We invest in your career, offering a great benefits package and a supportive, sociable working environment. You’ll be joining a community of like‑minded professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and excellence across our locations in Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, York and Beverley. At Wilkin Chapman Rollits, we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds. We believe diversity fosters a values‑led culture, fuels our growth, and creates opportunities for our colleagues to develop and succeed. As a Disability Confident and Armed Forces Friendly employer, we are dedicated to an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.

The benefits:

We recognise the importance of looking after you and your family, which is why we offer an excellent package of benefits to help you achieve a healthy work‑life balance.

• Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Private Medical Insurance upon joining.
• Self‑Invested Personal Pension.
• Life assurance.
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives.
• Discounted legal fees.
• Healthcare cash plan and more!