HR Adviser

Date Posted: 03/03/2025

Location: Newcastle

Job Description

Position Type: Full time / Permanent

Aberdein Considine are looking to recruit a HR Adviser into their office in Newcastle. The successful candidate will assist the HR team in providing support and advice to the partners and managers on a range of HR issues and provide guidance and support to employees in relation to benefits, recruitment and selection and employee relations.

This role will be supporting employees at different office locations and as such, there will be a requirement to travel to other offices within England and Scotland including the requirement to work out of the Firm’s Edinburgh office at least one day every 3 weeks.

JOB PURPOSE

To assist in guiding and managing the overall provision of HR services, policies and strategies
To assist and advise employees on HR issues
To develop and maintain strong communication channels and relationships with manager, colleagues, employees and external parties

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment & on-boarding
Write and present information briefings on a range of HR related topics
Consulting on issues related to workplace relations, training and performance management
Providing advice and assistance on policies, procedures and legislation
Managing Payrolls
Manage / oversee grievance, disciplinary and capability investigations and hearings
Exit interviews
Producing reports, statistics and completing HR projects as requested by Managers / Partners
Attend Employment Law meetings / seminars & keep up to date with HR best practice and employment legislation
Deal with regulatory requirements in respect of the Law Society of Scotland, Solicitors Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority
Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices (including streamlining processes)
Branch / office visits

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Minimum 3 years experience in a generalist HR related role

Desirable

Degree in human resources or a relevant area or CIPD qualification at minimum level 5 (or working towards)
Drivers Licence

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

Strong knowledge of employment law and legislation
Generalist HR experience within an HR environment
Experience in providing advice and support to senior managers on strategic matters
Experience in leading projects and implementing new initiatives
Familiar with all Microsoft Office packages

KNOWLEDGE

HR policies and procedures
Best practice on recruitment and selection

APTITUDES

Essential

Willingness to travel to locations across Scotland and England
Team player
High level of communication skills and experience of dealing with all levels of management
Organised and able to structure workloads
Ability to balance conflicting priorities
Strong judgement skills
Flexible and adaptable
Project management skills
Results focused