Employment Law / HR Researcher

The Portfolio Group

Oct 19

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Mid & Senior Level
Manchester

Requirements

In depth knowledge of employment law and HR issues
Experience of analysing legislation and interpreting it in the context of UK employment law
Excellent written skills and ability to adapt written tone to suit audience
An excellent eye for detail
Strong research skills
Innovation in developing new strategies to assist clients when dealing with HR matters
An ability to quickly create digestible content on technical legal matters
An ability to convey legal information in a creative manner
Ability to work under pressure to short-term and long-term deadlines

Responsibilities

Maintaining and continually developing content on employment law and HR subscription websites by providing written technical and practical guidance on employment law matters.
Ensuring the Group's Consultancy offering e.g. template contracts and handbooks etc is kept up to date in respect of legal and other important developments designed to safeguard clients position.
Creating and delivering training sessions where required.
Creating precedent documentation for clients to use when undertaking HR processes including letters and forms.
Ensuring the Group's perspective is considered in the future shaping of employment law by responding to Government consultations on employment law and HR matters.
Creating bespoke employment law presentations.
Creating speedy reactive guidance on topical employment law issues as they develop and employment law updates for an advisory audience.
Creating speedy reactive director briefings for digest in preparation for TV/radio appearances.
Undertaking research projects on areas of employment law to ensure sufficient resources are available to Consultants, focussing on enhancing resources in specific sectors of industry.
Ensuring internal tools created for use by advisory departments are continually enhanced.
Writing articles and various types of content for employment law websites in addition to internal, industry specific and national publications on employment law matters and case law.
Providing speedy comment for external publications on topical employment matters and case law as and when required.
Updating the Marketing department with topical news stories, legislative changes and supplying content.
Responding to ad hoc employment law queries from all areas of the Group via email and verbal communication.
Creating employment law and HR policies for clients and use on websites.
Undertaking research under own initiative.
Keeping personal employment law knowledge up to date.
Assisting in the promotion of awareness of the Group's broader research activities and foster excellent working relationships with all departments and teams.
Using all Office packages.
Undertaking any task delegated by the Associate Director - HR Content.
To attend meetings as required.
All other tasks deemed necessary by Management.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Employment Law / HR Researcher?

The primary responsibility is to research legislation changes and their impacts on clients, create and maintain employment law and HR content, and provide training and guidance to internal teams to ensure legal compliance and support clients effectively.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A qualification in HR or Employment Law is required for this role.

Is experience with content creation important for this position?

Yes, experience with content creation is important as the role involves producing concise and engaging materials for internal staff, clients, and training sessions.

How does this role support other departments in the organization?

This role supports Publishing, Advisory, Consultancy, and Sales/Marketing departments by providing updated legal content and helping to identify employment law updates.

What types of content will I be creating as part of this job?

You will be creating guidance documents, precedent documentation, training presentations, articles for employment law websites, and commentaries for external publications.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

You will be working as part of the Group Content Team while also collaborating with various departments and stakeholders throughout the organization.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for professional development as you will be expected to keep your employment law knowledge up to date and may also assist in training others.

Is there an emphasis on understanding sector-specific employment law challenges?

Yes, the role emphasizes broadening sector-specific knowledge of employment law challenges and identifying themes and trends.

How quickly will I need to respond to employment law queries?

You will need to provide speedy responses to ad hoc employment law queries from various areas of the Group.

Is maintaining high-quality technical content a significant part of this role?

Yes, maintaining and continually developing high-quality technical employment law content is a critical aspect of this position.

The Portfolio Group

Specialists in Credit Control, HR & Reward, Payroll & Procurement recruitment across the UK & Ireland.

Human Resources

Industry

51-200

Employees

1988

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Portfolio Group is a specialist recruitment agency that focuses on placing professionals in payroll, HR, credit control, and procurement roles. Their mission is to connect exceptional talent with leading companies, ensuring the right fit for both candidates and employers. The agency's purpose is to provide tailored recruitment solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses, helping organisations build strong, effective teams while supporting professionals in advancing their careers.