Job Description

HR Advisor

Location:

Southport/Hybrid

Hybrid working available

with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.

Fletchers Group have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing People Team.

The purpose of this role is to assist the Head of People - MLS in providing a proactive, professional, and comprehensive HR service to Medical Law Services, Client Care and Onboarding.


The role combines general administrative HR duties with managing straightforward people issues and advising managers on internal policies and processes aimed at continuously improving the teams service delivery to its internal customers.

In return Fletchers offers:

35 hours working week Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met) 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option Life Assurance Policy Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses Company sick pay Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn) Monthly voucher awardsfor winning nominees A genuinely supportive and friendly culture Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Main Responsibilities

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Provide a speedy and efficient service to the Head of People - MLS in response to HR queries and administrative tasks on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Deliver people aspects of the induction programme for all new colleagues Facilitate training in line with L&D development programmes Maintain system information (currently PeopleHR), including disciplinary, grievance, flexible working, long term sick, recruitment, absence, internal relocations, leaver. Own the onboarding process and create personnel files for all new starters and ensure all documentation is present to include pre-employment checks, completed and filed in line with policy. Maintain and manage colleague and general files Take and compile notes in HR meetings Probation meetings, performance management, absence management, flexible working, maternity, disciplinary, grievance, appeal etc Manage straightforward HR concerns to conclusion. Provide and maintain regular records and reports including HR MI, FTE & stats for weekly/monthly board reports Own the leavers process from start to finish including completing references Make occupational health/GP report referrals as and when required Support ad hoc project work as and when required Any ad hoc duties as requested by the Head of People - MLS and Director of People Assist the wider team with Recruitment and Learning and Development duties when required Assisting with the monthly payroll process and checks when required

Essential Skills and Experience:

Previous generalist HR experience A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues at work Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure Excellent attention to detail and time management skills Excellent organisation skills Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across all areas of our business Ability to engage and manage key stakeholder relationships Excellent Microsoft Office skills Ability to maintain discretion in confidential matters

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Basic understanding of HR practices and employment law CIPD level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and above or working towards Working in a professional services environment
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

About Fletchers Group

Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, weve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation.


We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector.


Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry because we understand that balance drives performance.


At Fletchers, we also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether youre starting your career or aiming for leadership, youll find a clear path to progress and development here from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and Partnership.


We seek out a broad range of challenging, high-quality legal work, enabling our people to build meaningful and progressive careers. And we dont just talk about development we invest in it, with a significant proportion of our colleagues working towards relevant qualifications at any given time.


We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long-term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance.


Join us and be part of a law firm thats not only growing, but redefining what it means to work in legal services.


Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. Were committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, understanding and celebrating that no colleague is the same. Were proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.