Director of People

Thepmlawgroup; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of People to lead HR operations and enhance personnel services. This role involves managing recruitment, onboarding, and performance management while driving innovative HR projects to improve employee engagement. The firm offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Industry leading training

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Summer and Christmas Parties

Lucrative ‘Refer a friend scheme’

Free Costco Card

Additional Annual Leave for long service

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a Business Partner or HR Manager.
• Good operational HR experience and knowledge of employment law.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational HR function including recruitment and onboarding.
• Deliver data and reports on HR metrics to management.

Skills

HR Management

Performance Management

Employment Law

Coaching

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

CIPD Qualification

Tools

HR Software

Payroll Systems

Job description

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About

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The PM Law Group, is a group of legal services providers with a number of UK brands and offices, headquartered in Sheffield. These offices are across South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Berkshire, Cumbria and Scotland with an arm overseas. These legal brands offer a selection of services including: Conveyancing, Personal Injury, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Family and Dispute Resolution.

We are recruiting a Director of People to directly manage existing and future personnel services and proactively expand the services and resources available to the Group to compliment the growth strategy of the same.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage the operational HR function (to include recruitment, selection, onboarding, all activities whilst with the business in terms of HR – such as absence, performance and training management and such items upon leaving as exit interviews – for example) to deliver efficient trustworthy service to the business.
• Manage Onboarding, HR administration, including, payroll, leavers, holiday and absence, headcount, salaries, pensions, benefits etc.
• Proactively deliver data and reports to management and leadership on a range of key HR metrics including, headcount, turnover, training delivery and budgets etc.
• Identify, develop and implement innovative HR projects in order to improve employee engagement, organisational performance and support business strategic goals.
• Business partner with managers to support and improve engagement, line management capability, team effectiveness and performance improvement.
• Through line management Coach and support line managers to deliver their objectives and drive performance and improve emotional intelligence.
• Manage the Performance management process for the business.
• Through line management work with managers to clarify development needs for them, and their teams to meet business and engagement requirements.
• Work with senior management to plan talent development and growth for the future.
• Use appropriate tools to benchmark salary data for leadership.
• Through appropriate resource proactively provide HR advice and support on a range of tactical and operational employee related issues
• Create and maintain communication strategies across all levels of the business to help support a culture of openness and involvement.
• With a Resourcing/recruitment team, create and maintain an Induction programme for new joiners. Lead a team of recruiters to build out and execute on our company-wide hiring plan.
• Develop and implement a PM Group end-to-end recruitment strategy and process.

What we need from you

• Solid experience as a Business Partner or HR Manager.
• Good operational HR experience.
• Knowledge and practical application employment law & legislation
• Good knowledge of performance management process and coaching support. Vocation and passion for the work with, and for, people
• Self-confidence and assertiveness
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Self-starter with the ability to take own initiative
• Highly motivated and proactive
• A collaborative team player
• Calm under pressure and in changing circumstances, flexible, friendly and helpful

What we offer you

Our offices have been designed to be high quality and pleasant working environments. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package we offer:

• Monday to Friday – Office Hours – 9.00am – 5.00pm with 1 hour’s lunch break.
• Industry leading training.
• Competitive starting salary DOE.
• Access to on demand CPD.
• Additional Annual Leave entitlement for long service.
• Opportunities for you to progress and develop further in line with our expansion strategy
• Pension Scheme
• Lucrative ‘Refer a friend scheme’
• Free Costco Card
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Annual Summer and Christmas Parties.
• Award Events.

At the PM Law Group, we offer more than just a job – we offer a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful impact and grow both personally and professionally. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We believe in investing in our employees and supporting their career development through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Join us and be part of a firm that values diversity, equality, and inclusion, and is committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients and our community.

The PM Law Group are an equal opportunities employer.

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