HR Relationship Manager - FTC (VA749)

We have an opportunity, on a 9 - 12 month fixed term contract basis, to join the human resources team in either our Jersey or London offices.

The purpose of the role is to provide high-quality guidance and support to business leaders in the development of talent strategies, workforce planning, recruitment approaches and organisational structures.

Principal duties include:

• ​Provide high quality HR advice and guidance to managers and partners to facilitate the early resolution of employee relation issues, ensuring that the risks associated with such cases are effectively managed
• Advise employees and managers on the interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures in accordance with local legislation and the Employee Handbook
• Develop an in depth understanding of the nuances and complexities of the location and practice area that you support
• Provide support on significant annual HR processes such as the Annual Salary Review and bonus recommendations 
• Facilitate the co-ordination and documentation for all internal and external secondments and transfers as and when required
• Conduct the weekly HR induction sessions for new joiners
• Hold relevant discussions with employees in relation to parental leave, retirement arrangements, performance issues etc. and provide the relevant paperwork/action all tasks associated
  
• Conduct employee exit interviews to build insight into reasons for leaving and where necessary help build a retention strategy
• Oversee the running and co-ordination of various student schemes and training programmes alongside the HR Administrators and recruitment team
• Continually look for process improvements and make suggestions that can drive efficiency
• Provide support, where necessary, when managing high absence
• Produce HR reports from the HR system as and when required
• Support other members of the business partnering team during busy periods and absence

Individuals will work closely with the recruitment, payroll and operations team to support the business.

Candidates will require at least 5 years' experience in an HR advisory role within a legal or professional services environment.  A CIPD qualification would be preferred but is not essential.  The successful individual will be highly organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask, have excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.