Slater Heelis is a leading full-service law firm with a rich history of providing exceptional legal services to clients across the UK. Based in Manchester, we are known for our client-centric approach, professional integrity, and a commitment to excellence. We do things a bit differently at Slater Heelis. We are a law firm steeped in rich history, priding ourselves on our long-standing reputation, experience and expertise. In May 2024, Slater Heelis became part of Lawfront, which provides legal services to individuals and businesses through leading regional law firms. Lawfront?s vision is to build a high-quality, national business dedicated to its people and retaining the very best in the profession to provide the very best possible service to clients. Lawfront backs its regional firms to achieve their growth ambitions through investment in people, technology, cross-group collaboration and further local acquisitions, with the support of a highly experienced central team. The opportunity This role will key in supporting our leaders and teams, shaping our evolving culture, developing programs and policies that align with our firm?s values and goals. Your creativity and understanding of employee needs will be crucial as you design unique programs to celebrate accomplishments, encourage professional growth, and address any challenges our employees may face. Are you passionate about creating a positive workplace environment and enhancing the overall employee experience? Are you a current People Advisor, in People Ops or People Project Management and you are looking to take the next step in your career? If so, then the opportunity to join us as People Experience Advisor at a dynamic law firm where our employees are truly our greatest asset might be for you. Day to day this may look like - Delivering people initiatives - Actively contribute to key people projects within the people roadmap . Working both independently and collaboratively to design, implement, and deliver initiatives and programs that drive positive employee experience and high performance across Slater Heelis. Change management - Supporting and delivering change initiatives, partnering to embed these changes across the firm by working with teams and leaders, ensuring successful implementation and adoption. Process optimisation - Developing and refining current people processes, looking for opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance overall employee satisfaction. Upskilling - Support the upskilling, coaching, and development of people leaders across the firm. Partnering with them to implement best practices in people management and provide your expertise on developing high-performing teams. People operations - Manage key aspects of people operations throughout the employee lifecycle. This includes coordinating key HR processes (e.g., performance reviews, promotions, employee relations issues) and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within functional areas. Employee relations - Support and partner with leaders to address employee relations matters. Advise on appropriate solutions, People Frameworks/Policies - Assist in the creation and regular updating of people policies and procedures, ensuring they align with best practices. Why join us? In addition to getting the opportunity to work with exceptionally talented people, being a part of a fast-growing business with huge ambition across Lawfront, and being a great place to work, we have a range of benefits including - Perks and benefits Flexible time off - 25 days annual leave 1 day for birthday 8 bank holidays additional days for your 3-, 5- & 10-year anniversary. Career progress - we?ll support your career progression by providing you with the opportunity to grow within. Agile working Life & Income Protection Insurance A wellbeing support package Up to 4% matched pension contributions Critical illness insurance Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme and Tech discount scheme Health cash plan 1000 Discounted gym partnerships The opportunity to join an employer that takes Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging seriously Support - If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed. Please note: We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas for this position. In addition, as part of our screening process, we will be conducting basic DBS checks on successful candidates.
