People Advisor / HR Advisor - 12-Month FTC

London (City) | £45,000-£50,000 + Discretionary Bonus + Excellent Benefits | Hybrid Working (2-3 Days in Office)

Macmillan Davies is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded London law firm to recruit a People Advisor / HR Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, collaborative and well-established People & Culture team within a respected professional services organisation.

Alongside a competitive salary, the firm offers a particularly attractive benefits package, including a discretionary bonus, healthcare provision and a range of additional benefits, making this an appealing opportunity for someone seeking their next HR role.

The role

Working closely with the Senior People Business Partners, you'll provide a broad range of generalist HR advice and operational support, building strong relationships with managers and employees across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing practical, day-to-day HR advice to managers and employees on policies, procedures and people matters.
• Supporting employee relations cases, including investigations, meetings, documentation and case management.
• Advising on absence management, family-related leave, flexible working and performance matters.
• Supporting key employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, probation reviews, exit interviews and employee engagement.
• Contributing to annual HR processes, including performance reviews, reward and promotion cycles.
• Using HR data and insights to identify trends and support improvements.
• Working collaboratively with the wider People & Culture team on HR projects, process improvements and initiatives.

About you

We're looking for a confident, proactive and approachable HR professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.

You'll ideally bring:

• Previous experience in a generalist HR Advisor or People Advisor role, with exposure to employee relations.
• A sound understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience working within a structured organisation, with established HR policies and processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using HR systems and working with people data.
• A collaborative, professional and pragmatic approach, with a genuine interest in developing your HR career.

Experience within legal, professional or financial services would be advantageous, but is not essential. We're equally interested in candidates from other commercial or regulated environments who can demonstrate the right experience, approach and cultural fit.

Studying towards, or holding, a CIPD qualification would be welcomed.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary of £45,000-£50,000, with some flexibility depending on experience.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Healthcare benefits.
• An excellent wider employee benefits package.
• 25 days' annual leave.
• Hybrid working, typically 2-3 days per week in the London office.
• A supportive, inclusive People & Culture team.
• The opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of HR activities within a respected professional environment.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, with an ideal start date as soon as possible.

Interested?

If you're an HR Advisor or People Advisor looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.