Job Title: HR Advisor
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £30,000 - £46,000

My client is looking for an experienced HR Advisor for their Newcastle branch, to offer support and advice to partners and managers on various HR matters. Additionally, they will provide guidance to employees on topics such as benefits, recruitment, selection, and employee relations. The role requires a minimum of three years of prior experience in a generalist HR related role.
This role involves supporting staff across multiple office locations, which will require occasional travel to offices across England and Scotland, including a minimum of one day every 3 weeks in Edinburgh.
 
JOB PURPOSE 

• Support in overseeing the delivery of HR services, policies, and strategies.
• Provide assistance and advice to employees on various HR matters.
• Foster and maintain effective communication and relationships with managers, colleagues, employees, and external stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruitment & on-boarding
• Write and present information briefings on a range of HR related topics
• Consulting on issues related to workplace relations, training and performance management
• Give advice and assistance on policies, procedures and legislation
• Managing Payrolls
• Manage / oversee grievance, disciplinary and capability investigations and hearings
• Exit interviews
• Producing reports, statistics and completing HR projects
• Attend Employment Law meetings / seminars & keep up to date with HR best practice and employment legislation
• Deal with regulatory requirements in respect of the Law Society of Scotland, Solicitors Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices (including streamlining processes)
• Branch / office visits

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in human resources or a relevant area or CIPD qualification at minimum level 5 (or working towards)
• Drivers Licence

 
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 
Essential

• Strong knowledge of employment law and legislation
• Generalist HR experience within an HR environment
• Experience in providing advice and support to senior managers on strategic matters
• Experience in leading projects and implementing new initiatives
• Familiar with all Microsoft Office packages

KNOWLEDGE 

• HR policies and procedures
• Best practice on recruitment and selection

APTITUDES 
Essential 

• Willingness to travel to locations across Scotland and England
• Team player
• High level of communication skills and experience of dealing with all levels of management
• Organised and able to structure workloads
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities
• Strong judgement skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Project management skills
• Results focused

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please contact Emma Hall at QED Legal via the details provided.

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