HR Coordinator / Advisor

Job Description

HR and Learning & Development Coordinator/Advisor

Location – Derby, DE1 1NU (Operate hybrid working)

Salary – Depending on experience

Full time - 35 hours a week

 

We’re looking for a HR and Learning & Development Coordinator/Advisor to join us at Smith Partnership, a forward-thinking, leading law firm in the Midlands, employing around 200 staff across 5 offices.

You will be joining our growing HR team that plays a huge part in the growth of the business.

 

The main purpose of this role is to support the provision of an efficient, pro-active customer focused HR service for the firm. You will take responsibility for effective administrative and advisory support.

 

Benefits & perks:

·        A competitive salary and benefits package.

·        Hybrid working.

·        A supportive and collaborative working environment.

·        Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

·        Access to ongoing training and development programs.

 

As HR Coordinator/Advisor at Smith Partnership, your responsibilities will include:

·        Supporting the Head of HR in delivering an effective service across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to exit.

·        Providing day-to-day HR and employee relations support to managers and employees, including advice on policies, procedures and employment law, escalating issues when required.

·        Supporting casework and absence management activities, including investigations, sickness absence processes and return-to-work meetings.

·        Administering and maintaining the HR and payroll system (ADP), ensuring accurate, compliant employee records, reporting and data protection in line with GDPR.

·        Monitoring, coordinating and supporting training, continuing competence and performance management processes, working with internal stakeholders and external providers.

·        Supporting recruitment, onboarding, wellbeing and talent management initiatives, and attending selection processes when required.

·        Providing general administrative support, including statutory reporting, responding to queries promptly, supporting the wider team and maintaining up-to-date employment law knowledge.

 

We’re looking for a HR Coordinator/Advisor with:

·        CIPD qualification at level 5 or above or relevant experience

·        Experience of working in a HR officer or advisor role

·        Demonstrable experience of HR recruitment and selection procedures

·        Ability to manage a varied and complex workload as well as delivering to timescale

·        Strong ICT skills

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·        Excellent planning and organisation skills

 

To apply for this role as HR and Learning & Development Coordinator/Advisor at Smith Partnership, please send your CV and covering letter to: recruitment@smithpartnership.co.uk

What you'll earn (you won't find "competitive salary” written instead of a figure on our watch!)

£24,500 - £30,00 HR Coordinator level depending on experience

£30,000- £40,000 HR Advisor level depending on experience

What you'll receive in return (Benefits)

A competitive salary and benefits package including:

  • Annual leave starting at 25 days and increasing on length of service
  • Medicash cashplan
  • Birthday leave
  • Smith Savings

·        A supportive and collaborative working environment.

·        Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

·        Access to ongoing training and development programs.

Further details here:

Join Us | Smith Partnership

CIPD Requirement

Level 5 Required

Email Contact for candidates

recruitment@smithpartnership.co.uk

Closing Date

20/03/2026