HR Advisor - 12m FTC

Clyde & Co; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in the UK seeks an experienced HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting HR functions including analytics, talent management, and employee relations. Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, experience in HR advisory roles, and effective stakeholder management abilities. The position offers modern, hybrid working conditions with significant career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career progression programs

Inclusive culture

Life assurance from day one

Annual Wellbeing Day

Qualifications

• Experience in HR advisory roles is essential.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly HR reports and analytics.
• Prepare documents for annual talent management processes.
• Support HR with salary reviews and employee relations.

Skills

Proven experience HR advisory roles

Strong analytical and reporting skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Excel

HRIS - Workday

Job description

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Type: Full Time
Time: Fixed Term – 12 Months
Location: London / Manchester (hybrid)
Working Pattern: +2 days working from the office, 3 days remote

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role will support key HR functions including reporting, talent management, salary reviews, career development, and employee relations, while contributing to projects and change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Analytics & Reporting

• Produce monthly HR reports (attrition, utilisation, secondments, talent management).

Talent Management

• Prepare and collate documents for annual process.
• Create reports and presentations.
• Take meeting notes and follow up on actions.

Salary Review

• Support HRBPs with annual salary review.
• Prepare documentation for senior stakeholders.

Career Development

• Maintain accurate CDR records.
• Coordinate Career Development sessions with L&D.

Employee Relations

• Advise on HR policies and procedures.
• Manage probation reviews, performance issues, and terminations.
• Support disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Conduct new joiner and exit interviews.
• Advise on family leave and flexible working.
• Monitor absence and manage long‑term sickness.

Projects & Change

• Assist with development initiatives and change projects.

General HR Support

• Liaise with Resourcing on recruitment approvals.
• Update organisational charts.
• Support ad hoc HR projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience HR advisory roles
• Strong analytical and reporting skills (Excel, HRIS - Workday desirable)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

What’s In It For You

• Modern, flexible working – A minimum of 2 days each week required from the office, 3 days from home.
• Join an award‑winning global firm: Clyde & Co is ranked Band 1 in multiple practice areas by Chambers and Legal 500 and was recently named Insurance Law Firm of the Year (Best Lawyers Germany 2025).
• Career progression and development – Structured learning and development programmes, secondment opportunities and internal mobility across global offices.
• Inclusive, supportive culture – Named GCC Law Firm of the Year and Pro Bono Firm of the Year, reflecting a commitment to community, DE&I, and purpose‑driven work.
• Perks like life assurance from day one, season ticket loans and lifestyle discounts, an annual Wellbeing Day each year, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and more.

Please note: eligibility for benefits may vary based on location and length of service. Full details will be confirmed upon joining.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro‑bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net‑Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

A Note on Privacy

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Law Practice