HR Manager

Our client is an ambitious and growing law firm - it is an exciting time to join this business and they are currently recruiting for an HR Manager to provide HR support and guidance to the firm across the full spectrum of employee-related responsibilities. This is a senior role reporting directly into the CEO - the firm currently has around 75 staff but this is likely to increase significantly. The role is supported by a very well regarded and capable HR Administrator.

This varied role will include:

• Acting as a trusted adviser to the business
• Taking the lead on HR processes/policies/procedures including identifying and recommending areas of opportunity to enhance productivity, teamwork, and culture.
• Overseeing compensation, benefits, and payroll administration.
• Managing employee relations to ensure impartial and consistent treatment of issues to include terminations, absence/sickness, disciplinary discussions, and grievances.
• Recruitment, training, career development planning, annual performance reviews
• Maintain a good understanding on employment law and legislation and ensure compliance
• Lead by example and support CEO on creating the right culture, values and behaviours within the business.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience / CIPD Diploma Level 5 and above.
• Extensive HR experience to include management of a HR team.
• Experience working within a law firm would be advantageous, but not essential.
• Good understanding of employment law and legislation.
• Strong IT literacy (Microsoft Office packages).

Salary will be in the region of £55,000 - £60,000 & benefits.

For more information, please contact Sarah Boxall at Chadwick Nott.

Chadwick Nott Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.