Hr advisor - united kingdom, united kingdom

hr advisor position overview the hr advisor will provide support for all us-based lawyers across the three legal departments, providing guidance on a number of hr issues at the direction of the hr business partner. in addition to the legal department responsibilities, the hr advisor will also work on various firmwide initiatives related to well-being, mentoring, inclusion & diversity, and learning & development. responsibilities talent development: cultivate strong working relationships with and provide ongoing support, guidance and assistance to firm leaders, partners, counsel, and associates as well as hr teams and key internal stake holders. works with hr business partners to draft people strategies for fee-earning departments. liaise with inclusion & diversity team and relevant department leadership to ensure diverse fee-earners receive equitable work assignments and advancement opportunities. support the exit interview process, ensuring relevant information is communicated and fed back, and where necessary the appropriate action is taken in collaboration with hr team members, practice group leaders, and office managing partners, collect feedback and coordinate meetings for associates, counsel, and non-lawyer professionals for the firm's continuous feedback process. work closely with key department leaders to facilitate the continuous feedback process and provide advice and training where necessary to practice groups working closely with hr team members, maintain, develop, and implement opt-in associate mentoring program for most us offices. monitor mentoring program trends and thought leadership for distribution to key team members. coordinate and assist in implementing legal talent-development policies and procedures in conjunction with the recruitment team and hr business partner, liaise with departmental leadership to establish recruitment planning needs and key attributes for the positions compensation and rewards: liaise with the compensation team and hr business partners on the attorney annual salary increase and bonus processes ensure salary data is accurately updated and maintained support hr business partners to coordinate and track the internal promotion process within departments employee relations: in coordination with hr business partners, manage straightforward employee relations issues adhering to the firm's progressive discipline process. provide advice and guidance to fee-earners in relation to basic performance issues, ensuring compliance with the firm's policy, seeking input where necessary general hr responsibilities: ensure strong relationships are built with key internal stakeholders involvement in key hr strategic initiatives and departmental activities as appropriate, both taking a lead role and acting as part of the hr team delegate effectively to the hr assistant and hr coordinator and ensure the workload is prioritized, managed, and deadlines are achieved coach and develop the hr assistant and hr coordinator performs other duties as assigned essential job specifications/qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. desire to work collaboratively in an intellectually curious, innovative, and detail-oriented environment ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing with internal and external clients on all levels demonstrates outstanding leadership, judgment, organizational and interpersonal skills ability to act at the highest level of discretion and maintains confidentiality ability to be flexible, handle pressure, and adapt to changing work priorities demonstrates commitment to lawyer professional development ability to represent and promote the firm in a positive manner working knowledge of microsoft word, excel and powerpoint software requires the ability to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduled travel some travel is required for this position. education/experience/certifications bachelor's degree in human resources, communications, or business-related area 3+ years of human resources-related experience in a professional environment; law firm or professional services firm a plus note: reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. disclaimer: the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in the position. they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of the employee. duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. equal opportunity employer

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