HR Manager (Maternity Cover)

Location – London - Liverpool St Station

Hours - 9am to 5pm. This is a hybrid role. Min 3 days in the office

Salary: up to £77k DOE

Start Date – Immediately

Role – 12 month FTC

Industry - Law Firm (must have experience working in a law firm)

Background

A leading professional services organisation seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide comprehensive, proactive and commercially focused HR support across the business. This role requires experience within a legal or professional services environment, with particular expertise in trainee recruitment, vacation schemes and early careers development. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders while leading and developing the HR team.

Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive, proactive and consistent HR generalist support to allocated business areas and the wider organisation, while supporting the management and development of the HR function. The role will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, ensuring the delivery of effective HR solutions aligned to business objectives.

ob Role

Firm-wide & HR Team Support

• Ensure the effective and efficient delivery of HR support across the organisation.
• Act as an escalation point for HR team members, providing coaching, guidance and support on operational and strategic HR matters.
• Support and lead on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance management and absence cases.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to manage complex employee relations matters and organisational challenges.
• Review and maintain HR policies, procedures, templates and employee documentation to ensure compliance with legislation and business requirements.
• Support salary benchmarking and reward initiatives through participation in external salary surveys and market analysis.
• Act as key contact for immigration and right-to-work compliance requirements.
• Lead HR communications and contribute to organisation-wide people initiatives.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

• CIPD Level 7 qualified, or working towards qualification.
• Significant HR generalist experience within a legal or professional services environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing trainee recruitment programmes and vacation schemes.
• Experience designing and delivering assessment centres and selection processes.
• Strong employee relations expertise, including complex case management.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience using HR systems and people data.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware, results-oriented and focused on delivering exceptional service.
• Able to identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical HR solutions.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Self-motivated team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

If you would like to find out more contact Claire - claire.talty-