Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Advisor to join the Practice Management team of an award-winning Liverpool based law firm, Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors Limited.

The successful candidate will support the Practice Manager in delivering an efficient day-to-day HR advisory and support service, ensuring the smooth running of all 'people related' issues across the Firm as the Practice continues to grow. You will be self-motivated with a passion for all things HR.

The role encompasses the full scope of HR activity within the Firm and is a great opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic, and passionate HR professional. The role is ideal for an HR Generalist who is keen to be involved in all aspects of the business.

Person Specification and Requirements

A minimum of 2 years experience in an HR Generalist role, advising on a wide variety of employee relation issues, including but not limited to; disciplinary, grievance, performance management and sickness absence

Qualified to a minimum of CIPD Level 5 in Human Resource Management or working towards.

Experience in providing first level HR support to managers

Ability to design and deliver training

Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 packages and HR software

Up to date employment law knowledge

Strong time-management and ability to manage own workload

Excellent communication skills and able to develop meaningful working relationships at all levels of the business.

Pro-active and 'can do' attitude

Knowledge and experience of working within a law firm environment would be a distinct advantage

Key Responsibilities

1. Employee Relations

Conduct and/or play a supporting role in a range of HR meetings including disciplinary, dismissal, grievance, absence management and workplace conflict as required

Be a first point of contact for all HR issues and provide timely advice and support to Managers on a range of HR related issues

Build and maintain strong relationships with all employees and key stakeholders to gain trust, engagement, and employee satisfaction

Regularly review the overall employee package and make recommendations to improve staff retention

2. Recruitment and Selection

Lead and direct the recruitment and selection process for all departments

Regularly review all related recruitment and selection policies and procedures to ensure compliance with related key areas of law, including data protection and discrimination

Conduct an annual analysis on the current workforce to identify gaps and evaluate future opportunities to develop short and long-term plans

Administration and coordination of an end-to-end recruitment process

Liaising with external agencies / networks to source candidates

Arrange for CVs to be shortlisted, invite candidates to interview

Conduct and/or play a supporting role in interviews

3. New Starters and Induction Process

Administration tasks for all new starters, including providing the finance department with accurate new starter details, creating personnel files, and setting up new starters on the HR system

Drafting contracts of employment

Coordination, administration, and delivery of all elements of Core Induction

Create probationary training plans for all new starters

4. Training and Development

Play a key role in the design and delivery of training workshops for Managers and employees on a variety of HR issues, procedures, and policies

Administration and coordination of the training administration process and training records

Coordinate the firm-wide L&D program

Analyse and review training records and identify potential gaps and opportunities

5. Performance Management

Ensure that all performance reviews and appraisals are conducted and administered in a consistent and timely fashion

Provide training and advice to managers on how to conduct an effective performance management process

Review appraisal paperwork and make recommendations to managers for improving the process and quality to ensure an effective and consistent system throughout the Firm

Conduct and/or play a supporting role in performance management meetings as required

Provide advice to managers on performance management issues

6. HR Data and MI Reporting

Responsible for ensuring that computerised and manual HR records and personnel files are kept up to date and accurate

Responsible for the setting up and production of regular HR reports using the HR system

Maintain a range of HR KPIs to report on business performance and present to the management team on a regular basis

7. Health and Safety

Support the Practice Manager in ensuring the health and safety of all employees, this includes conducting annual risk assessments and regularly reviewing H&S policies and procedures

8. Miscellaneous

Support the Practice Manager in ensuring that the HR function is operating in a compliant manner in line with CIPD, GDPR and SRA Guidelines

Develop, maintain, and review all company HR Policies and procedures, ensuring these are in line with current legislation

Responsible for keeping up to date knowledge of employment law

Review and update job descriptions

Be actively involved in business development activities, projects and networking

Undertake any other duties as required by the Directors

Benefits and Remuneration

Full-time / permanent position

Competitive Salary dependant on experience

25 Days Holiday plus public holidays, increases with length of service up to 30 days

Additional Birthday Holiday*

Optional 1 day per week home working*

Free Parking

Staff social and team building events

Auto-enrolment workplace pension*

Friendly, supportive, and personable team environment

Professional development and training opportunities including access to a wide range of webinars

Paid study leave*

Breakfast Clubs

Free eye tests*

Interesting and meaningful work

Terms and Conditions apply*

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm

The applications will be reviewed during this period and not left until the application deadline for consideration.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Transport links Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Application question(s):

Do you have or are currently studying your Level 5 CIPD in Human Resource Management
Experience:

an HR Generalist position: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HRA25