D Young & Co LLP
Senior HR Advisor
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Company Description
D Young & Co LLP is a leading European intellectual property firm dedicated to protecting and enforcing clients’ IP rights across the UK, Germany, and wider Europe. The firm brings together trade mark attorneys, patent attorneys, patent litigators, solicitors, and Rechtsanwälte, offering a comprehensive and commercially focused IP service. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, flexibility, and innovation, D Young & Co promotes diversity and inclusion while continually evolving its capabilities to meet a complex and changing market. The firm serves a diverse international client base, including academic institutions, global corporations, research institutes, start-ups, and SMEs. Over 250 professionals, including more than 75 qualified attorneys and solicitors, work from offices in London, Munich, and Southampton, and D Young & Co welcomes applications from high-calibre candidates seeking to contribute to its exceptional team.
Role Description
The Senior HR Advisor will provide expert guidance and support on a wide range of people-related matters, including employee relations, performance management, and HR policy implementation. This full-time, hybrid role based in Southampton (with infrequent travel to London) involves advising managers on HR best practices, ensuring compliance with relevant employment legislation, and supporting the delivery of firm-wide HR initiatives.
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Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Coaching and supporting leaders on HR processes
- Contributing to the excellent delivery of HR practice
- Assisting with onboarding activities
- Supporting engagement and work environment efforts
- Helping drive initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, and a positive workplace culture
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Collaboration with HR colleagues and stakeholders across offices to maintain consistent and high-quality HR services is a key aspect of this role.
Qualifications
- Strong expertise in Human Resources (HR) and HR Management, with experience in a senior advisory capacity.
- In-depth knowledge of HR Policies and their practical application within professional services or corporate environments.
- Solid understanding of Employment Law in the UK, with the ability to interpret and apply legislation to HR matters in a commercial and practical way.
- Proven experience in Employee Relations, including managing complex issues, investigations, and conflict resolution.
- Relevant professional HR qualification (e.g., CIPD Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience.
- Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to work with discretion, handle confidential information, and make sound, evidence-based decisions.
- Experience in professional services, legal, or IP-related environments is advantageous but not essential.
- Proficiency in HR systems and MS Office, with good analytical skills for reporting and data-driven insights.
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