Tilly, Bailey & Irvine is a well-established law firm who can trace its heritage back 180 years to its Hartlepool roots. We have expanded and developed considerably over the years and have offices in Stockton-on-Tees, Barnard Castle and Wynyard as well as continuing to have a strong presence in Hartlepool. Despite the continued growth, we continue to uphold traditional values of courtesy, integrity and friendliness.
As we continue to expand, we are looking to strengthen our HR team and have an excellent opportunity for a HR professional with experience of working within the legal or professional services sector. This is a generalist role and you should be comfortable in supporting all aspects of HR.
Main Purpose / Job Summary
To support the HR Department in providing an efficient and effective HR service to the business.
Main Responsibilities
1. Taking ownership and providing relevant, straightforward and appropriate HR advice and support by phone, email and in person in any of our offices as required.
2. Taking a lead role on supporting recruitment of support staff and assisting the Head of Human Resources with recruitment of senior roles.
3. Supporting the onboarding processes including issuing offers and contracts and ensuring various compliance processes are followed.
4. Assisting with supporting staff welfare.
5. Providing effective HR support to the Partners and managers to ensure issues are resolved quickly, fairly and correctly.
6. Supporting departments in the recruitment process.
7. Issue contract variations in response to changes.
8. Represent the Firm at recruitment fairs, schools and colleges and other opportunities that may present.
9. Under the direction and guidance of the Head of Human Resources, undertake casework as assigned, including investigation meetings, grievances, disciplinary meetings and performance management.
10. Provide support to managers in case management.
11. Deliver coaching and development to line managers on HR policies and processes, ensuring understanding and compliance.
12. Liaise with the Payroll Administrator with reference to joiners/leavers and other job changes, e.g. promotions, secondments, transfers, maternity cover, sickness absence, etc.
13. Assist in maintaining the HR Policies and Employee Handbook.
14. As and when required, assist with the production of reports and HR Project work including updating/improving the HR department’s IT systems, New Employee Initiatives, updating/improving the appraisal process.
15. Deputise for the Head of Human Resources as and when required.
16. Take a proactive approach to improving HR processes.
Skills required:
1. A keen interest in people, and in creating a business efficient and healthy & safe work environment.
2. Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
3. Excellent organisational, prioritisation and decision making skills.
4. Ability to manage own time effectively.
5. Accuracy and attention to detail.
6. Excellent MS Office skills (Outlook, Word and Excel, in particular).
7. A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Experience required:
1. A minimum of 2 years of proven experience in a HR role.
2. Knowledge of human resources processes and best practices.
3. Experience of recruitment, supporting disciplinary and performance management processes.
4. Experience with HR databases.
5. Familiarity with social media recruiting.
6. CIPD Level 3 (minimum) qualified.
Person specification:
1. Friendly; helpful; team player.
2. Self-motivated: energy; positivity; can-do attitude.
3. Confidentiality and discreet.
4. Proactive; willing to use initiative.
5. Able to work well independently as well as part of a team.
6. A strong interest in HR and organisational development.
7. Self-development, e.g. CIPD, etc.
The HR Team are based in the Head Office in Hartlepool but this role does require regular visits to all of our offices in Hartlepool, Wynyard, Stockton-on-Tees and Barnard Castle. It is therefore essential that you have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle. This role is mostly office based with some opportunity to occasionally work from home where appropriate.
Salary is dependant upon skills and experience.
To apply for this excellent opportunity to join a friendly, well-established law firm and one of the largest in the Tees Valley, click on Apply now and upload your CV. You can also find more details on our website.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
1. Additional leave.
2. Company events.
3. Company pension.
4. Employee discount.
5. Health & wellbeing programme.
6. Sick pay.
Schedule:
1. Monday to Friday.
Experience:
1. Human Resources: 2 years (required).
Licence/Certification:
1. CIPD Level 3 Qualification minimum (required).
2. Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (required).
Work Location: In person.
Expected start date: 02/12/2024.
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