JOB DESCRIPTION
Role title Senior HR Advisor / Junior Relationship Manager (supporting our Bermuda office)
Role location Jersey
Team HR Business Partnering team
Reporting structure Reports to the HR Relationship Manager
Purpose To provide an efficient, responsive, high-quality HR advisory service to line managers (often Partners) and employees in our busy Bermuda office. Due to the time zone difference, there will be a requirement on occasion for urgent work to be undertaken outside of core office hours.
Principal duties • Provide high quality HR advice and guidance to managers and partners to facilitate the early resolution of employee relation issues including any grievance and disciplinary cases raised, 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 Bermuda legislation and the Employee Handbook
• Develop an in depth understanding of the nuances and complexities of the Bermuda office and practice areas that you support
• Provide support on significant annual HR processes such as the salary review and bonus recommendations
• Facilitate the co-ordination and documentation for all internal and external secondments and transfers
• Where 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 associated with these tasks
• Conduct employee exit interviews to build insight into reasons for leaving and where necessary help build a retention strategy
• Assist with the running and co-ordination of various student schemes and training programmes alongside the recruitment team.
• Continually look for process improvements and make suggestions that can drive efficiency • Produce HR reports from the HR system as and when required • Support other members of the business partnering team during busy periods and absence
Working closely with
• Bermuda Partners and line managers • Recruitment team, to help support the business on their recruitment strategy and any open
vacancies • Payroll and Benefits team to ensure payroll cut off dates are adhered to • HR Operations team for administration support • Other Central Services teams
Professional qualifications / skills / experience / Personal characteristics
• At least 4 years' experience in a HR Advisory role • Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred • Ideally CIPD qualified or working towards • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be comfortable to engage and
converse across all levels • Strong problem-solving skills • Self-starter with initiative and confidence • Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain confidentiality
Working hours • 37.5 hours - option to work from home 1 day a week • Standard office hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 5:30pm
JOB DESCRIPTION
Benefits • 25 days' holiday entitlement with the ability to buy / sell 5 days per holiday year • A discretionary bonus scheme based on company and individual performance • Private medical insurance (From day 1 all previous conditions to be disregarded). Option to
add family members at candidates own cost • Permanent health insurance • Life assurance x4 annual salary