People Advisor

Are you an experienced People professional with a strong background in employee relations?
Are you interested in joining the People Team within one of the UK's fastest-growing family law firms?

This is a fixed-term contract for an initial period of 12 months, providing maternity cover within our People team. If you're passionate about supporting managers, handling complex people matters, and making a real impact across a growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

But first, who are we?
We're the experts in family law, with over 400 employees across 90 offices. Our exceptional growth of over 150% in recent years sets the stage for even greater achievements. Now is the perfect time to join us as we continue to serve more clients, create the best workplace for our team, and grow our business for the benefit of everyone.

In this role you’ll:

• Play a key role in supporting employee engagement and team performance, working with managers to identify challenges and implement practical solutions

• Actively coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in handling people matters, improving both individual and team performance

• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and performance management

• Manage a varied ER caseload end-to-end, ensuring a fair, consistent, and legally compliant approach

• Work closely with People Partners and operational leaders to support day-to-day people activity across the business

• Support on M&A and TUPE activity, ensuring a smooth and compliant process and successful colleague integrations  

• Ensure all ER cases are accurately documented and tracked, maintaining high standards of record keeping

• Proactively keep up to date with employment law and support the ongoing review of people policies and guidance

• Analyse people data and trends to identify risks and areas for improvement, escalating where appropriate

• Support onboarding activity by working with Talent Partners and managers to ensure new starters are set up for success

• Contribute to people projects and initiatives as required

• Collaborate with the wider People team to continuously improve the colleague experience

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a People Advisor or similar role, with strong employee relations experience

• Confidence managing ER cases independently in a fast-paced environment

• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

• Strong coaching and communication skills, with the ability to support and influence managers

• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with sound judgement

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, ambitious organisation where you’ll play a key role in supporting our people and managers through a period of continued growth.

It’s ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the detail and making a visible impact day-to-day.

Benefits;

Read about our full benefits package here -

• Salary £35,000-£38,000

• A wellbeing culture, including Mental Wellbeing days, and access to counselling sessions

• Volunteering leave

• Diversity public holidays

• 26 days holiday

• Emergency dependants leave

• Bereavement leave

• Medicash health insurance - 24/7 GP’s, dental, counselling, gym discounts

• Training grants

• Life Assurance

• Contributory pension

• Flexible working

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