HR Manager - 4 days a week

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Manager to join a local firm. The successful candidate will manage the overall HR function in a stand-alone capacity and will provide professional HR support and guidance to the partners, managers, and employees of the firm.

Key Responsibilities include:

Overseeing and managing the recruitment, selection and on-boarding process

Responsible for all HR administration and associated documentation, including preparing and issuing contracts of employment and contract amendments

Provide professional and discreet HR advice, guidance and support to managers and employees

Manage the firm's performance management process, assisting with the scheduling of probationary and appraisal meetings

Ensure that the firm's HR policies and procedures comply with Employment Regulations.

Maintain accurate information within the HRIS, PeopleHR, ensuring data regarding sick leave and attendance is captured

Identify, source and arrange learning and development activities across the firm

Handle and assist with any employee relation issues, including disciplinary processes and formal grievances

Set out and review pay structures, employee perks and benefits

Attend monthly departmental and management meetings, providing updates on HR activities

The Ideal HR Manager will:

Have proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment

CIPD qualified level 5 (level 7 is desirable) or extensive HR management experience

Have excellent communication skills including the ability to listen and effectively verbalise ideas

Strong leadership to support and motivate the staff

The ability to remain calm in stressful situations during disciplinary hearings or staff conflicts

Competent in all Microsoft packages and HRIS, experience of PeopleHR would be advantageous

Solid ethics and sound judgement

Be a strong team player

The Benefits:

In return for your commitment, we offer you:

A firm with a great reputation

A competitive salary

28 days annual leave (full-time equivalent) per annum, including 1 day holiday on your birthday and 4 days holiday over the Christmas and New Year period. In addition, you will be entitled to 8 bank holidays each year.

Company paid Private Medical Insurance - single cover

Training and development opportunities

Our standard office hours are 9am to 5pm with 1-hour unpaid lunch break - 4 days a week

If you are a proactive, people-orientated, and strategic thinker who is passionate about HR and can thrive in a friendly, team focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.