Senior HR Advisor

Bevan Brittan

  • Bristol Area
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Senior HR Advisor
Location Bristol
DescriptionMake a Real ImpactBevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing, local government, and health and social care, we are specialists in the construction, energy and resource management, higher education and financial services sectors.Supported by our valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams provide almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services.As a responsible business, we embrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and Results. These give us a sense of purpose. They influence the decisions we make and how we work with each other. Importantly, they motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the communities that we're part of.Consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal directories, we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2023/24 financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for an eleventh consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investing in our people.Looking to the future, we're targeting ambitious growth and success. And we're looking for the best people to be part of it.Join a team of experts and progressive thinkersWe are looking for a pro-active, engaged and adaptable Senior HR Advisor to join our HR team on a full-time and permanent basis. Applicants will ideally have HR experience in working with fee-earning professionals and even better within the legal sector.This is a fantastic time to join Bevan Brittan's HR team. The business is growing and there will be plenty of opportunity to make a difference for someone who is flexible, keen to learn, support and work collaboratively with colleagues across the entire employee life cycle.The role will report to our Senior HR Business Partner (SHRBP) and will be based in our Bristol office. We work in a hybrid model, providing staff with the equipment needed to work effectively from home and the role is and agile / hybrid role with most people in the team attending the office one day to two days per week depending on their preference.We are keen to fill the role quickly (but are of course happy to wait for the right candidate to serve any notice needed) and therefore encourage you to apply as soon as you are able.The roleIn this role you will:
  • Work closely with our SHRBP and HR Business Partner (HRBP) as well as the wider HR team to provide a high quality, pro-active and solutions-focused generalist HR service to the firm.
  • Work closely with our HR Advisor to support and advise managers on a wide variety of HR and Employee Relations matters in accordance with current legislation and best practice and in a way that builds management capability.
  • Work closely with the HRBP's to ensure consistency in approach
  • Together with HR leadership team help to implement process improvements.
  • Play a lead role in operational HR project work and process improvements, working closely with the SHRBP and HRBP's
  • Actively support our Responsible Business Programme, which encompasses Diversity & Inclusion, Wellbeing, Community Engagement and Sustainability.
  • Play a key role in the firm's salary review, promotion and bonus processes, making recommendations as appropriate.
  • Support, coach, line manage and mentor more junior team members as appropriate.
  • Be responsible for ensuring that Bevan Brittan's new starter induction is kept up-to-date and be the main lead for its delivery to all new starters.
  • Hold maternity meetings and manage maternity checklists.
  • Actively monitor and analyse attendance, and coach managers to manage this appropriately, including Occupational Health referrals. Flag cases of potential concern to the SHRBP and HRBP's.
  • Carry out key processes in the employee life cycle such as exit interviews.
  • Lead our monthly payroll process for the whole firm, which involves preparing detailed payroll instructions for our outsourced payroll provider.
  • Support the firm's annual appraisal and ongoing performance management processes for your business areas, increasing engagement where needed
  • Help to deliver bespoke internal HR training to meet the needs of the business.
  • Support business continuity for the firm as required.
What we are looking for from you
  • Preferably you will have experience of operating at an HR Advisor level in a Partnership environment.
  • CIPD qualified (or have equivalent experience) with up-to-date working knowledge of current employment law and HR best practice.
  • The ideal candidate will have worked in the legal sector or other professional services environment.
  • A collaborative team player who works with others effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent planning and organisation skills, able to prioritise and manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities.
  • Someone who takes ownership of issues; pro-active in terms of finding solutions to problems / queries.
  • Positive, results-focused and a flexible approach. Willing to get stuck in and support others on the team.
  • Able to quickly build effective relationships across all levels of the business, establish personal credibility and have the confidence to have challenging conversations where necessary.
  • Commercially oriented with good business acumen.
Work with approachable peopleWhen we ask colleagues what makes Bevan Brittan a great place to work, the most popular thing they say is "the people". The overwhelming consensus is that we make time for each other. We welcome questions and support each other. Naturally, we look for new colleagues who align with our values.Supported to be your bestHybrid workingWe operate a hybrid working model based on the needs of our clients, teams and people. Our core business hours are 9am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday, but we're open to our people working more flexibly around those times and welcome a conversation with you if you have any questions about this. We try to offer you the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.Learning, Development & ProgressionWe're committed to supporting your professional and personal development needs.This means that we offer a range of tailored training courses and you will have lots of opportunity to learn from those around you. We actively encourage progression and this is reflected in our annual review and promotion processes. You will be supported by your line manager to achieve your full potential.WellbeingAs a Bevan Brittan employee, you'll have access to a variety of services that support your wellbeing. We've pledged our commitment to The Mindful Business Charter and lots of our people contribute to our Wellbeing Responsible Business strand, which organises an annual calendar of wellbeing events and initiatives.Benefits
  • A minimum of 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy up to an additional 5 days)
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance through Vitality
  • Biennial private health assessment through Nuffield Health
  • Life assurance
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
Embracing our differences and valuing inclusionOur shared aim is that everyone is welcome and can feel comfortable being themselves at Bevan Brittan. To support this, we actively value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion in everything that we do. You'll be empowered and supported through our employee led networks, diverse colleagues, and a broad range of firmwide initiatives.Recognising the unique contributions that a diverse workforce can bring to our business, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We take great pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or have any questions, please get in touch with our recruitment team by emailingActing responsibly, now and for the futureTo us, being a responsible business is second nature; a core part of Bevan Brittan's identity. Our colleagues are heavily involved in shaping and delivering activity across the four pillars of our : Community Engagement; Environmental Sustainability; Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; and Wellbeing.Our people deliver pro bono legal work for charities and not-for-profit organisations. We play an active role in our local communities and donated £100,000 across our four regional office charities last year. We are also proudly carbon neutral. We've achieved the UN's Climate Neutral Now accreditation and our environmental sustainability plan focuses on achieving our net zero carbon target by 2040.Collectively, the four pillars ensure we look after our colleagues' wellbeing; offer an environment in which everyone can progress on merit, give something back to the communities in which we work; and protect the environment.

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