Based in either one of our Southampton or Jersey offices, the Senior HR Advisor will provide an efficient, responsive, high-quality HR advisory service to partners, line managers and employees who are based in our busy Bermuda office. Due to the time-zone difference there will be a requirement on occasion for urgent work to be undertaken outside of core office hours. Applicants will have a minimum of4 years' experience in an HR advisory role gained in a law firm or professional services environment. Benefits include : 25 days annual leave (with the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per financial year), discretionary bonus scheme, individual private health cover (from day one with all previous conditions disregarded), pension, PHI and life assurance (4x annual salary). Key duties include: Provide high quality HR advice and guidance to managers and partners within our Bermuda office to facilitate the early resolution of employee relation issues including any grievance and disciplinary cases raised, ensuring that the risks associated with such cases are effectively managed Advise employees and managers on the interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures in accordance with Bermuda legislation and the Employee Handbook Develop an in depth understanding of the nuances and complexities of the Bermuda office and practice areas that you support Provide support on significant annual HR processes such as the salary review and bonus recommendations Facilitate the co-ordination and documentation for all internal and external secondments and transfers Where required, conduct the weekly HR induction sessions for new joiners Hold relevant discussions with employees in relation to parental leave, retirement arrangements, performance issues etc. and provide the relevant paperwork/action associated with these tasks Conduct employee exit interviews to build insight into reasons for leaving and where necessary help build a retention strategy Assist with the running and co-ordination of various student schemes and training programmes alongside the recruitment team Continually look for process improvements and make suggestions that can drive efficiency Produce HR reports from the HR system as and when required Support other members of the business partnering team during busy periods and absence ?The ideal candidate will have: At least 4 years' experience in an HR advisory role Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred Ideally CIPD qualified Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask Excellent written and verbal communication skills - must be comfortable to engage and converse across all levels Strong problem-solving skills Self-starter with initiative and confidence Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain confidentiality