Senior HR Advisor

As a Senior HR Advisor, you will deliver professional, commercial and pragmatic HR advice across all lawyer and business service professionals.

To support the achievement of the business and people objectives within the Firm, by providing a client focused service.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Provides the primary source of line manager advice and guidance on HR related policies and practices
  
• Provides coaching to line managers to encourage effective communication & objective problem resolution
  
  
• Partner with line managers, employees and Partners, to advise and deliver employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, redundancies and appeals. Drive resolution in line with legislation and internal policies
  
  
• Lead on complex and high-risk ER case work, seeking guidance from external employment law consultant where required and keeping relevant HRBP, HR Advisory Manager and key stakeholders informed throughout
  
  
• Act as escalation, alongside the other Senior HR Advisor, for HR Advisors across all ER case work, providing guidance and support where required and ensuring any risks are minimised
  
  
• Keeps HR Business Partners updated with case work activity within their practice groups / offices, highlighting risks and issues
  
  
• Supports HR Business Partners in the delivery of people projects and HR calendar activities
  
  
• In conjunction with the HR Advisory Manager, develop and deliver line manager upskilling training across the UK
  
  
• Proactively identifies themes / trends arising from casework and operational activities, completes root cause analysis and develops solutions
  
  
• Continuously monitors and reviews HR policies and processes and proposes changes where necessary, working with specialist areas and GSC

About you

The ideal candidate must have:

• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, procedures and processes and proven experience in managing complex cases through to conclusion, balancing the needs of the business and the individual
  
  
• Good level of understanding and experience in Human Resources Management across all core areas of HR - recruitment, reward, performance management, learning & development, talent management
  
  
• Good knowledge and experience of IR35 legislation
  
  
• Strong stakeholder management, including the ability to influence and communicate effectively
  
  
• Good level of commercial awareness and business acumen
  
  
• Excellent organisational skills including attention to detail, multitasking and ability to deal with a demanding workload and conflicting priorities
  
  
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
  
  
• Professional qualification (CIPD or equivalent) is desirable

About us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all.   If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.