Fantastic opportunity to join a leading independent law firm in Chester
We're working alongside a highly regarded North West law firm to recruit a People Advisor into their established HR team. Based in their Chester office, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to gain broad exposure across all areas of HR within a professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing professional HR support and guidance on employment law, policies, and best practice
* Advising managers and employees on a wide range of people matters throughout the employee lifecycle
* Supporting employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes, performance management, and flexible working requests
* Reviewing and updating HR policies in line with legislative changes and best practice
* Assisting with monthly payroll processing alongside the wider People team
* Maintaining accurate HR records and supporting people metrics reporting
* Contributing to HR projects, wellbeing initiatives, and continuous improvement activities
* Building strong working relationships with colleagues and managers across the business
What we're looking for
* Previous experience working within a generalist HR role
* Ideally part or fully CIPD qualified (or qualified by experience)
* Experience supporting managers with employee relations matters
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Professional, approachable, and confident manner
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR systems
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
* Flexible approach and willingness to travel between offices when required
The Perks
* 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Death in service benefit (4x salary)
* Holiday buy and sell scheme
* Flexible and supportive working environment
* Work for a respected independent law firm with a strong people-focused culture
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