HR Advisor

Company: Oculus Legal Group
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Location: Chester
Job Description:

Salary up to £37,000 per annum

Extensive Benefits

Fantastic opportunity to join a leading independent law firm in Chester

We’re working alongside a highly regarded North West law firm to recruit a People Advisor into their established HR team. Based in their Chester office, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to gain broad exposure across all areas of HR within a professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing professional HR support and guidance on employment law, policies, and best practice
  • Advising managers and employees on a wide range of people matters throughout the employee lifecycle
  • Supporting employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes, performance management, and flexible working requests
  • Reviewing and updating HR policies in line with legislative changes and best practice
  • Assisting with monthly payroll processing alongside the wider People team
  • Maintaining accurate HR records and supporting people metrics reporting
  • Contributing to HR projects, wellbeing initiatives, and continuous improvement activities
  • Building strong working relationships with colleagues and managers across the business

What we’re looking for:

  • Previous experience working within a generalist HR role
  • Ideally part or fully CIPD qualified (or qualified by experience)
  • Experience supporting managers with employee relations matters
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Professional, approachable, and confident manner
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR systems
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Flexible approach and willingness to travel between offices when required

The Perks:

  • 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Healthcare scheme
  • Death in service benefit (4x salary)
  • Supported parking scheme
  • Volunteering Day
  • Holiday buy and sell scheme
  • Flexible and supportive working environment
  • Long-term career development opportunities
  • Work for a respected independent law firm with a strong people-focused culture

If you’re interested in this role, hit the apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly at Jack.Lloyd@Oculuslegalgroup.com

Posted: June 4th, 2026