Job Description

Key responsibilities as HR Manager will include:

• Proactively developing effective working relationships with partners and line managers, providing generalist HR advice, guidance, coaching and support
• Acting as a first point of contact
• Facilitating the delivery of on-going performance management reviews and coaching internal clients
• Providing support and advice to practice areas and support teams on strategy and operational matters such as change management, ER, performance management, reward, training and development and interpreting policies and procedures
• Effectively managing discipline and grievance issues including conducting investigations and preparing for hearings
• Maintaining and appropriately sharing knowledge of employment legislation, best practice and industry experience
• Developing and implementing HR policies and ensuring handbooks are up to date
• Leading and developing projects (talent management, reward and retention etc)
• Designing and overseeing the training programme
• Assisting with salary reviews and bonuses
• Managing the process for trainee solicitors
• Assisting with recruitment when required
• Plus more!

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

CIPD qualified HR professional Graduate with strong academics Strong generalist HR experience gained in the legal field or professional services environment A confident communicator, comfortable providing HR advice and guidance Significant HR operational experience Lean Six Sigma Experience of working with senior management on a range of HR and employee relations issues Ability to provide operational and strategic support Project management skills A good understanding of how to add value in the HR arena Commercially minded and data driven Professional and highly organised Strong communication skills and excellent relationship management skills with proven ability to gain credibility at all levels