Job Description
Our HR team is growing and we're looking for a HR Adviser who believes that how you do things matters just as much as what you do.
05 May 2026
HR Adviser
Competitive salary
* Hughes Paddison
* Hybrid (Cheltenham, UK)
Full time Human Resources Support Other
You’ll Be Known For
* Acting with integrity and professionalism, even when conversations are challenging
* Building strong relationships through respect, empathy, and trust
* Working collaboratively with leaders to deliver practical, people‑focused solutions
* Being a supportive, approachable adviser, who people feel comfortable coming to
* Championing a positive and inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels valued
Key Responsibilities Include
* Providing first‑line HR advice to directors, managers and employees, offering clear, confident guidance on all matters
* Coaching and guiding managers to ensure consistent, fair and legally compliant decision‑making
* Assisting with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
* Contributing to HR projects, initiatives and continuous improvement activities to strengthen engagement, capability and culture
* Championing a positive working environment by embedding organisational values into everyday behaviours, interactions and decisions
* Supporting payroll and staff benefit administration
* Supporting end‑to‑end recruitment activity, including advising managers, drafting job adverts, shortlisting and ensuring a fair and inclusive selection process
* Scanning for emerging risks, trends, changes in legislation and HR best practice
* Identifying and delivering HR training for managers and employees on topics such as people management, employment law, probation and supervision reviews
* Contributing to the development of learning materials and supporting ongoing development initiatives
What You’ll Bring
* CIPD level 5 or 7 qualified with solid advisory experience in the legal industry or another professional service industry
* A people‑centred mindset, balancing empathy with consistency and professionalism
* The confidence to build credible, respectful relationships at all levels
* Sound judgement, discretion and a natural sense of fairness
* A genuine passion for people and doing the right thing
* A genuine commitment to continuous improvement and a positive workplace culture
* Emotional intelligence and self‑awareness, especially in challenging or complex situations
* Critical thinking skills and the ability to analyse situations, ask the right questions and offer balanced, well‑reasoned advice
* Experience of working in the legal sector or professional services in a similar role
What We Offer
* Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
* Pension, PMI insurance, PHI and Death‑in‑service
* Annual leave 23 days plus bank holidays
* Discretionary birthday day of leave – day one entitlement
* Additional leave days for Christmas closing – pro‑rated if joining part‑way through the year
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Volunteering day – one paid day per rolling 12 months
* Mental health first‑aiders
* Employee assistance programme
* Employee referral scheme
Staff Type: Business Support Staff
Contact: Ursula Day, HR Manager – ud@hughes-paddison.co.uk
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