The Firm
Anderson Strathern is a modern, innovative law firm. We're proud of our history but firmly focussed on an exciting future, one that embraces technology and smarter ways of working. We're independent, and proudly so.
We never stop evolving, attracting original thinkers who don't – always – follow the pack.
The Role
Anderson Strathern's HR Plus service is a client focused service launched in March 2018, based within our Employment, Immigration & Pensions team. The HR Case Consultant will provide HR support to our commercial clients, supporting a portfolio of cases ensuring they are managed to a timely and appropriate conclusion. The role will focus principally on the management of cases which can be sensitive and at times complex in nature. You will act as the investigator or, occasionally, support managers in conducting investigations such as disciplinary, attendance, performance, grievance, and sickness absence. This is an opportunity for someone who is interested in further developing their career in HR or who simply wants to get involved in investigation work.
The role may also involve additional HR services as required by clients, including supporting the full range of internal meetings such as absence management and general HR work.
You will be assisting a variety of clients including larger industrial clients, local authorities, colleges and universities to small businesses with a handful of employees. There will also be opportunities to take part in business development activities, helping to grow the business.
The importance of solid team working will be imperative as there will be a need to work closely with our clients, our HR Business Partners and employment lawyers and, where appropriate, other colleagues in our full-service law firm.
While we envisage the role being part-time and are seeking an applicant able to work a minimum of 3 days a week, we are flexible and willing to consider applications for full-time employment. We are open to a flexible working arrangement.
You will be responsible for
* Attending client sites as required to conduct investigations and hearings, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management.
* Preparing witness statements, investigation reports and correspondence.
* Assisting clients with particular HR projects.
* Assisting with the creation, introduction and development of HR policies and procedures for clients.
* Taking guidance from our HR Business Partners and where required our employment lawyers to manage and mitigate risks for clients.
* Actively assisting in growing the business through networking and other business activities such as postings on LinkedIn, researching and approaching target clients and promoting the service to your existing contacts and existing clients of the firm.
* Identify and managing risk effectively for the client and for the firm.
* Meeting reasonable fee targets.
What you'll need to succeed
* Experience in HR case management (or other relevant transferable experience).
* The ability to build professional relationships.
* Skills and experience relevant to conducting investigations.
* Ability to manage situations successfully and confidently.
* Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
* Good IT skills.
* Enthusiasm and initiative.
What we offer
* A competitive salary and benefits package
* A supportive and collaborative team culture and work environment
* Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance with office attendance required, so must live within commuting distance
* On-going career development and progression opportunities.
Anderson Strathern are an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit, develop, nurture and retain a diverse workforce following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Life insurance
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Please state your salary expectations for this role when applying
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Capital Square, 58 Morrison Street,Edinburgh EH3 8BP