Human Resources Advisor

Nockolds Solicitors are a leading Legal 500 and Chambers Law Firm with offices in Bishop’s Stortford, London, and Spain. We are in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For and have been accredited with Investors in People Gold since 2012.

Due to our continued expansion, we are now looking to recruit a Human Resources Advisor to join our HR team. The position will be based in our Bishop’s Stortford office with regular travel to our London office.

You will play a pivotal role in aligning people strategies with organisational goals. You will deliver tailored HR solutions, foster strong relationships across teams, and help shape a culture that empowers individuals to reach their full potential. Your work will directly contribute to creating a high-performing supportive environment.

You will:

• Implement and interpret the firms HR policies, procedures, and terms of conditions of service and provide guidance where necessary
• Co-ordinate and participate in the recruitment of all new recruits up to senior level including drafting of adverts, initial selection of CVs, interviews and offers of employment
• Manage the early careers programme including the Trainee Solicitor programme, Vacation Placements, Apprenticeship scheme, ad hoc work experience opportunities and attendance at careers events
• Manage the renewal of all benefits and the introduction of new benefits
• Manage all family leave in accordance with current legislation including monthly communications and return to work familiarisation
• Co-ordinate the annual pay review and bonus process including production of letters, bonus calculations and updating of the HRIS
• Oversee the firm’s performance review process providing advice and guidance as required
• Assist with the firm’s Disciplinary and Grievance procedures ensuring the appropriate documentation is maintained
• Manage staff attendance and absence monitoring including conducting return to work interviews and occupational health referrals
• Be the system administrator for the firm’s HRIS ensuring that records are kept up to date, providing management reports as required and being the point of contact for system updates and technical issues

You will be CIPD accredited (level 5 or above) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a HR Advisor role. Previous experience in a law firm or professional services firm is advantageous.

You must be enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible, capable of dealing with a wide range of tasks and be passionate about people and getting them to perform at their best.  Well-developed communication skills, and the ability to inspire and influence are essential.

Benefits include a competitive salary, 22 days holiday, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, private health cover, discretionary annual bonus, and hybrid working.

For further details visit www.nockolds.co.uk.