Davies and Partners Solicitors is a well-established law firm with over 30 years’ experience. It has a national reputation for excellence in the Property sector and strength in depth in a wide selection of other legal services for businesses & individuals. There are 5 offices in Gloucester, Bristol, Birmingham, London and Devon, with approx. 160 staff.

Reporting Line
This role reports to the HR Manager (based in Gloucester) and covers support for employees across all the locations.

Job Purpose
As a HR Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the HR Manager in delivering a proactive and high-quality HR service across the firm. This is a hands-on role, requiring expertise in employee relations, performance management, recruitment, and HR best practices within a professional services environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The role will focus on the whole employee life cycle which includes:

• Supporting the HR Manager in providing expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a range of HR issues, including performance management, absence management, and employment law.
• Leading on some recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring a smooth experience for new hires.
• Supporting the HR Manager with HR strategy, systems development, and implementation of HR initiatives.
• Monitoring and analysing HR metrics, providing insights to support business decisions.
• Ensuring all HR policies and procedures are up to date and in line with UK employment law and industry best practice.
• Assisting in delivering training and development programs for employees and managers.
• Liaising with different external services including company benefits and marketing providers.

Your job title does not define or limit your duties and you may be required to carry out other work within your abilities from time to time at our request.

We reserve the right to introduce changes in line with technological developments which may impact upon your job duties or methods of working.

Location
Primary location can be the Gloucester or Bristol office.
Some travel may be required to other offices on occasion but expenses will be provided.

Salary
A pro rata salary of £28,000-35,000 p/a (depending on experience).

Hours
Part-time hours to be agreed but expected to be a minimum of 22.5 hours per week. Some hybrid working can be agreed on an ad-hoc informal basis, but office attendance is also required. Usual working hours are 9am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Compliance
As part of our compliance procedures, applicants are asked to note that:

• references will be followed up;
• all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily;
• proof of identity and (where applicable) qualifications will be required;
• reference requests will ask specifically whether the applicant has ever been subject to any proceedings/complaints initiated by the Law Society or any other professional body.
• appropriate suitability checks may be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role will require applicants who are offered employment to be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Equal Opportunities
Davies and Partners Solicitors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable national laws. Davies and Partners Solicitors complies with applicable national laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Person Specification

Legal Status

• Appropriate DBS disclosure will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
• Right to live and work in the UK, e.g. valid UK passport or appropriate visa/work permits.

Education / Qualifications

• GCSE’s or equivalent in English and Maths at Level 4 (C grade) or above.
• CIPD Level 3 or above in HR (desirable).
• Professional development training can be supported.

Skills/Knowledge

• Previous experience working at HR Advisor level, or equivalent.
• Ability to deal with sensitive matters in a professional and appropriate manner
• Ability to maintain employee and business confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in written and verbal form
• Excellent ICT skills and knowledge especially in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to prioritise workloads
• Ability to remain calm in potentially stressful situations
• Ability to liaise with external and internal stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail required
• Willing to travel if required
• Willing to undertake any necessary training as required
• Previous experience working in the legal sector (desirable)
• Experience of working in a multi-office environment (desirable)

You may also have experience in the following: HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, HR Administrator, Human Resources Administrator, HR Assistant, Human Resources, etc.

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