HR Advisor - Wade Macdonald : Job Details

Job Title: HR AdvisorLocation: Reading, Hybrid WorkingSalary: £38,000-£43,000

Our client operates within the legal sector and is an organisation with a strong national presence. They thrive on a culture of curiosity, where fresh ideas are celebrated, and professional development is central to their mission.

The HR Advisor will oversee day-to-day HR operations, ensuring policies and practices align with the organisation’s strategy and industry best practices. You will collaborate with key HR colleagues and provide expert guidance on generalist HR matters, including people management and development.

• Reviewing and improving administrative HR processes and ensuring team collaboration.
• Providing HR business partnering services to support informed decision-making on retention, absence, and performance.
• Implementing HR initiatives and aligning policies with legislative changes and business objectives.
• Managing employee relations, including performance reviews, disputes, and maternity/paternity support.
• Supporting annual HR events such as salary reviews, promotions, and practising certificate renewals.
• Conducting annual benefit reviews to ensure market competitiveness and supporting gender pay gap initiatives.

The ideal candidate will hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification or above, with prior experience in a similar HR Advisor role within the legal or professional services sectors. Strong IT skills, excellent communication, resilience, and the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines are essential.

You will join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where professional growth is prioritised. Hybrid working, Enhanced pension, Flexible working hours, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Cycle-to-work scheme, Life assurance and Private medical insurance. 

Next Steps.. . If you are interested in the role and have experience advising on Employee Relations matters within a law/legal/professional services then please get in touch and send your CV to-