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.