Job Description

Role includes;

• Pro-actively develop effective working relationships with partners and line managers around the firm providing them with professional HR advice, guidance, coaching and support
• Provide generalist HR support on strategy and operational matters such as change management, employee relations, performance management, reward, training and development and interpreting policies and procedures
• Ensure that all employee relations matters within the firm are handled appropriately and in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures and legislative requirements. managing escalated cases as required
• Maintain a strong knowledge of employment legislation and develop, implement and maintain HR policies, procedures and systems
• Leading and developing projects to support HR and wider firm strategies, e.g. employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, employer branding, talent management, reward and retention, agile working and wellness
• Managing and developing a team of HR Generalists
• On-going performance management review, reinforcing the importance of continuous and honest feedback including coaching partners and managers on how to hold effective review meetings and analyse performance levels
• Forecasting and management of the HR budget in consultation with the HR Director
• Assist with the annual salary review and bonus distribution ensuring alignment to the firm's approach to talent management, retention, performance management and reward
• Oversee the firm's payroll process including sign-off of the monthly payroll and acting as a go to person for the team for pay queries that they may have
• Assisting the recruitment team where required with the recruitment of lawyers, business support team members and trainee solicitors
• Work closely with leadership team to develop and implement HR strategy

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate will be a confident, motivated professional, who has excellent communication skills and enjoys working with a high level of autonomy. Candidates must be CIPD qualified or equivalent, with experience in a similar role in the legal or professional services sector. Good knowledge and understanding of employment law, and strong employee relations skills are required.