Role profile
We have a fantastic opportunity for a HR Advisor to join our collaborative and ambitious Human Resources team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
In this role as HR Advisor, you'll work closely with our practice group leaders and operations team, providing support and guidance on various HR matters to our Disputes and Risk Practice Group. Our team is currently engaged in exciting strategic priorities and transformation projects.
This position can be based out of our Bristol or London office, with flexibility for hybrid working and some travel between our UK offices as needed.
About us
People are at the heart of our business, and this is an exciting time to support the firm in adapting to the future of work. Our HR team, consisting of over 50 professionals, plays a strategic role in making Osborne Clarke a great place to work. We cover human resources, diversity and inclusion, recruitment, and people development across all UK offices. We are a friendly, supportive team committed to Osborne Clarke's growth and success.
Osborne Clarke is an international legal practice with over 270 Partners and more than 900 lawyers across 26 locations. Our sector-based approach helps clients tackle current issues and prepare for future challenges, offering comprehensive and commercial advice. Our approachable culture is fundamental to our success.
Key Responsibilities
* Be the first point of contact for fee earners and support teams in our Disputes and Risk Practice Group, advising on a wide range of HR matters aligned with their business goals.
* Develop strong relationships with line managers and coach them to build management capability.
* Assist managers in maintaining a high-performance culture through formal and informal performance management procedures.
* Monitor and analyze attendance, coaching managers on attendance management, including Occupational Health referrals, and escalate concerns to HRBP and managers.
* Manage disciplinary and grievance processes professionally, providing advice to investigating and hearing managers, and escalating when necessary.
* Interpret data to identify trends and provide insights.
* Support HRBP and managers with engagement data analysis and action planning, including performance reviews, pay reviews, talent, and promotion processes.
* Assist HRBPs with strategic projects.
* Coordinate client secondments.
* Support HR Assistants with maternity and shared parental leave processes.
* Mentor HR Assistants and act as an escalation point; provide cover for HR Advisers and Assistants when needed.
* Maintain Talent Tracker and resourcing forecasts.
* Participate in fortnightly HR inductions for new joiners.
* Engage in personal training and development activities.
* Perform other duties to ensure departmental efficiency.
What we're looking for:
You will be an enthusiastic HR professional with proven advisory experience.
Also required:
* Confident communicator capable of building relationships at all levels.
* Thorough understanding of employment law and policies, with pragmatic advisory skills.
* In-depth knowledge of HR processes and procedures.
* Client-focused approach.
* Experience with HR systems.
* Professional, flexible, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
* Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
* Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy environment.
* Custodian of Osborne Clarke's culture.
Salary and benefits
We offer competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits supporting health and wellbeing. Details can be found on our benefits page.
Our recruitment process
For more information or to apply, contact Chloe Tidcombe (Recruitment Advisor) at 0117 917 4162 or email chloe.tidcombe@osborneclarke.com. We review applications on a rolling basis and do not use automated decision-making. We are committed to an inclusive environment and welcome adjustments during the application process.
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