Senior HR Advisor

Successful businesses rely on a unique set ofideasandpeople. We help our clients protect and develop those vital assets unlockingpossibilitiesfor future success.

From iconic brands and leading multinationals to pioneering start-ups we are proud to work with a huge range of inspiring clients helping them to turn their ideas into reality and get the best from - and for - their people.

Our people are not only exceptional at what they do they also enjoy doing it and consistently give their best to a firm theyre proud to be part of. This stems from ourfirm cultureand our ethos ofbravery and kindness. That ethos runs through everything we do from our approach to recruitment business practices and DEI activities to the day-to-day environment in our office and our relationships with clients.

With an internationally minded team of more than 800 working across key areas of law plus strategic partnerships around the world weve got both the combination and calibre of legal experts it takes to enable our clients businesses to thrive. Whether it is providing global employment law advice managing a global IP portfolio or piecing together a multijurisdictional corporate transaction we are able to have the right people in the right place at the right time.

This role sits within the Human Resources team which comprises of over 30 people specialists based in our London and Cardiff offices working closely together to provide excellent employment conditions for the firms people covering all aspects of the employee lifecycle. This role is a fixed term contract of 18 months to cover a new parent leave absence.

The primary focus of this role will be to proactively support and work together with the HR Business Partner (HRBP)and Senior Advisor(s)/Advisor to deliver the full employee lifecycle effectively and efficiently for all in the Employment Immigration Reward and Data Privacy and Cyber Legal Practice Groups (LPGs) (EIR) employees across the firm. The post holder will also have the opportunity to work with the wider HR team on firmwide people projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the HRBP and Senior HR Advisor(s)/Advisor providing proactive support to the Talent Partners the wider team and line managers across the EIR LPGs on all people-related matters including employee relations issues.
• Acting as first point of call and trusted advisor to identified employee group(s) within the LPGs.
• Supporting line managers with performance management issues and providing best practice guidance.
• Ensuring the timely delivery of the firms appraisal salary review and bonus and promotion processes working closely with the Talent Partners HRBP Senior HR Advisor(s)/Advisor and Reward Team and taking a proactive approach throughout to completion.
• Advising employees and line managers on all matters of HR policy process and culture.
• Responsible for managing parent leave arrangements including the provision of new parent support.
• Managing the flexible working process including individual flexible working requests as well as wider hybrid working patterns.
• Managing the probationary review process and supporting Talent Partners and/or line managers with any performance management concerns and next steps in line with the firms policies where appropriate.
• Working alongside the Talent Acquisition team supporting the recruitment process for roles across all the EIR LPGs. This will include liaising with stakeholders clarifying role requirements/budgets and shortlisting and interviewing candidates.
• Working closely with the People Operations team having oversight of and ensuring joiner and leaver procedures are effectively implemented and maintained. This will include co-ordination of onboarding arrangements and presenting induction programmes as well as having regular new joiner catch-ups to ensure effective integration of new employees.
• Undertaking exit interviews as needed and analysing leaver data to draw out any themes which may require further consideration.
• Working closely with the Talent Development Team to design and deliver relevant high-quality development initiatives across all roles within the LPGs.
• Absence management and follow up including conducting return to work interviews where sickness absence trigger points have been reached and making occupational health referrals where necessary. Working with line managers to support employees whilst absent from the business and during any return to work.
• Providing advice and support to employees and line managers in relation to ongoing health and wellbeing concerns and/or health considerations ensuring appropriate external advice is provided as required and that reasonable adjustments are implemented effectively and regularly reviewed.
• Ensuring payroll changes are provided to the People Operations Team in a timely and efficient manner and ensuring employment paperwork and changes to terms and conditions are updated as required within the relevant systems.
• Create and produce management information as required.
• Provide input to regular reports and papers as required.
• Assisting the Senior HR Advisor(s)/Advisor with slide preparation and information for the EIR monthly meetings and the EIR People Bubble meetings.
• Assisting the Senior HR Advisor(s)/Advisor with the co-ordination of the monthly EIR Reps Meetings managing the agenda items following up with relevant internal stakeholders as required and circulating the meeting notes as appropriate.
• Keeping the HRBP up to date with all HR activity across the LPGs providing regular updates on issues and on-going matters.
• Additional ad hoc people projects as required.
• Any other reasonable duty in line with the level of the role.

You will have a professional manner excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have previous relevant experience working within an HR role. Youll have a flexible nature and will enjoy working within a fast-paced team and will be highly organised. Youll also possess strong numeracy and attention to detail skills which will be key within this role. We are looking for someone who is passionate about being a team player who is keen to support others.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Prior demonstrable experience of working in an HR capacity at HR Advisor level or above ideally gained in professional services partnership or a law firm environment.
• Experience of using employee database software and online recruitment management tools.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders across varying levels.
• Ability to organise workload and re-prioritise as necessary.
• Possess an interest in and be active in keeping up to date with HR trends and legal updates remaining mindful of potential impacts on the duties of the role or wider HR policies and procedures.
• Excellent numeracy skills with experience using Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage a busy and demanding workload.
• Strong team player skills and enthusiasm.

At Lewis Silkin our ethos is simple. We strive to do the best for our clients our people and the communities in which we operate. We recognise that an inclusive workplace allows for all kinds of ideas and thoughts a variety of points of view that can trigger discussions or deliver innovative results and a wide range of versatile skills and expertise. We are proud of the diversity within Lewis Silkin and of our culture that allows people to be themselves at work ensuring we provide the best possible service to our clients. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process by supporting anyone who requires adjustments in order to ensure they have the opportunity to perform at their best. All applicants will be considered equally and fairly. If youd like to request any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible working patterns please email the recruitment team in confidence ().