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.

KNOWLEDGE

• HR policies and procedures
• Best practice on recruitment and selection

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
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