Job Description:
Job Summary:
Amicus Law Solicitors is a friendly Dorset, Somerset and Devon-based Law Firm. We are an experienced, specialist team of tenacious, yet friendly lawyers. Passionate about representing our clients' interests, with offices in Bridgwater, Minehead, Wellington, Yeovil, Martock, Exeter, Taunton, Ilminster, Weymouth and Tiverton.
We are looking for a HR Advisor for our Taunton office. To provides professional HR guidance to managers and employees, supporting the full employee lifecycle and ensuring consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and best practice. The role acts as a key point of contact for day‑to‑day HR enquiries and contributes to the delivery of people initiatives that support organisational goals. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with strong professional judgement, exceptional communication skills, and experience within a professional services or legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide advice and guidance on HR policies, employment law, and best practice.
* Oversee training, CPD, compliance, and professional development frameworks.
* Support partners and lawyers with workforce planning and resource management.
* Manage HR data, reporting, and GDPR compliance.
* Maintain and update HR policies, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements (including SRA standards).
* Lead initiatives to improve employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention.
* Support payroll and benefits administration in collaboration with our accounts team.
* Handle complex disciplinary, grievance, and capability matters.
* Ensure accurate HR documentation and record‑keeping.
* You will be required to travel to all 10 of our offices.
About you:
* CIPD qualified or equivalent experience.
* Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
* Highly organised, reliable, and able to work with discretion and confidentiality.
* Proactive, solution‑focused, and comfortable working independently.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Referral programme
Education:
* Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
* Office: 3 years (preferred)
* HR: 4 years (required)
Work Location: In person