People Advisor

Job title:

People Advisor

Company

Ampa Group

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a new challenge? We have a fantastic People Advisor role available here at Mayo Wynne Baxter, the leading Sussex law firm within the Ampa Group.Mayo Wynne Baxter has over 200 staff and Partners across our nine Sussex offices and has been providing advice to the people of Sussex and beyond for over 150 years. We are proud of our heritage and our strong reputation in Sussex, and we have clients based across the globe.Our people are the foundation of the firm and without them we wouldn’t be where we are today!We employ talented individuals as qualified legal professionals, paralegals and within roles in our Legal Support teams, Marketing, HR and Finance.It is important to us to have the best people in place to provide an outstanding service to our clients and, whether in a client-facing role or not, we recognise that everyone contributes to our business success.We believe in trusting our people to make the right decisions for themselves, from when and where you work, to how you dress; we focus on outputs. We believe that we are stronger together and that our differences make us strong.We are proud to be B Corp certified.What you will be doing:Whilst very much part of Ampa Group Services this unique People Advisor role will support all employees, new and existing, across the Mayo Wynne Baxter brand to enable a positive and collaborative working environment.So that’s where you come in!You’re responsibilities will include, but not be limited to;

• supporting and coaching managers with any people related activity tailoring your approach to the audience
• working closely with hiring managers and the recruitment team; ensuring the on boarding is a great people experience
• responsible for the induction process for all new starters, ensuring the great people experience continues all the way to day 1 and beyond
• providing quality advice, leading and managing ER matters, where necessary with guidance and direction from the Senior People Advisors, People Business Partner and Employment Team
• building and maintaining trusted relationships with our people across the business
• being the first point of contact for day to day People Advisor activities and a point of contact in the absence of the People Business Partner
• leading and / or supporting with organisational changes, keeping track of the moving parts and handling any contentious correspondence / agreements

What you will need:A positive attitude is just as important as skillset, as is the ability to build excellent working relationships!The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, but in order to build these relationships it is also important to be present within our office hubs and really get to know your colleagues.We are flexible on office base which can be at any of our Sussex hubs, with the ability to easily travel to other hubs within the Sussex region when required.You will also need;

• a minimum of 3 years’ previous experience in a People Advisor role
• demonstrable experience of managing the on boarding process, including inductions
• demonstrable experience managing ER cases from start to end
• attention to detail is a key fundamental part of this role, with the ability to prioritise and manage high volumes of work, maintain quality and accuracy and provide excellent service delivery
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• the ability to interact with, and influence, key stakeholders at all levels with confidence and credibility
• to be proactive, willing to challenge and have the confidence to identify and recommend changes and improvements

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional informationWe embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon, Sheffield and in the South; Crawley, East Grinstead, Lewes, Brighton, Eastbourne, Seaford, Peacehaven, Storrington, Chichester & Southampton as well as our Scotland office located in Edinburgh.Additional informationWant to find more about our ?Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found .Equal opportunitiesAmpa Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

Expected salary

Location

Brighton

Job date

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 23:31:35 GMT

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