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Gowling WLGPosted 2 weeks ago

HR & ER Advisor

HybridBirmingham, England, United Kingdom

Full TimeLargeLegal Services

Job Summary

Manage complex employee relations matters across the full employee lifecycle, acting as a trusted advisor to balance risk, pragmatism, and commercial insight. Shape ER frameworks, processes, and tools while collaborating with HR Business Partners to support organisational change and the delivery of the People & Talent strategy. Provide proactive, commercially focused support that influences stakeholders and fosters a fair, inclusive, and high-performing culture. This role requires a strong track record of end-to-end ER case management, including high-risk matters, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office for data analysis and reporting. The position is based in Birmingham with a hybrid working arrangement.

Required Qualifications

  • experienced HR professional
  • strong track record of managing a broad range of employee relations cases end-to-end
  • complex and high-risk matters
  • solid understanding of UK employment law
  • practical application of UK employment law
  • confidence to build strong relationships with stakeholders
  • influence effectively
  • constructive challenge where needed
  • balanced, commercial mindset
  • navigate people, regulatory and business considerations
  • pragmatic, well-judged outcomes
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • tailoring your approach to suit a variety of audiences
  • high level of attention to detail
  • proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Word
  • data analysis
  • reporting
  • creation of professional documentation

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience at HR Advisor / ER Specialist level within a law firm or regulated environment
  • Experience using HR data and insights to inform decision-making
  • CIPD Level 7 qualification

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