Senior HR Advisor

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across a broad range of people matters.
• Support the effective management of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence issues.
• Advise on the interpretation and application of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Build strong relationships with managers and develop an in-depth understanding of the business areas you support.
• Assist with annual HR processes, including salary reviews, bonus recommendations and performance cycles.
• Coordinate internal and external secondments, transfers and employee mobility processes.
• Deliver HR induction sessions for new employees and support onboarding activities.
• Provide guidance on parental leave, retirement arrangements and other employee lifecycle matters.
• Conduct exit interviews and support the development of employee retention initiatives.
• Coordinate trainee induction programmes and support student recruitment initiatives.
• Produce HR reports and identify opportunities to improve HR processes and service delivery.
• Support the wider HR Business Partnering team during periods of increased workload or absence. 

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years' experience in an HR advisory role, ideally gained within a legal or professional services environment, together with a strong understanding of employee relations and employment legislation. CIPD qualification, or working towards it, would be advantageous. You'll possess excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. A proactive, professional approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion will be essential to success in this role