HR Advisor FTC

Your new company
A leading international commercial law firm with offices across the globe, this organisation is renowned for delivering expert advice and strategic guidance across the full legal spectrum. With a workforce of over 1000, they serve a diverse portfolio of clients in sectors such as transport, logistics, retail, insurance, marine, health, education, manufacturing, public sector, and banking and financial services.
Your new role
As an HR Advisor on a fixed-term contract until January 2026, you will be part of the HR Operations team based in Liverpool, with occasional travel to other UK offices. Your role will involve providing HR support to employees, coaching managers on employee-related matters, managing various ER cases, making Occupational Health referrals, assisting with policy reviews, producing reports and formal paperwork, and supporting HR projects and payroll processing.
What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you should have previous generalist/operational HR experience, the ability to manage and advise on formal HR processes, experience in managing an ER caseload, strong communication skills, good judgment and problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work well under pressure.
Experience in a law firm or professional services sector and a Level 5 CIPD qualification are preferred.
What you'll get in return
Comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days
• Birthday privilege day and Christmas shutdown
• Holiday buy, sell, and carryover scheme
• Charity volunteering or pro bono days
• Flexible pension scheme
• ISA saving scheme and independent financial advice
• Electric or hybrid vehicle lease scheme
• Medicash
• EAP with access to counselling
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Access to fully subsidised emergency or back-up care
• Life assurance
• Group income protection
• Annual travel season ticket loan
• Hybrid working and dress for your day policy
• Bespoke training and development opportunities

What you need to do now
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