HR Manager

Gerrard White; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm is seeking an HR Manager to support legal and support teams with various HR responsibilities. This full-time role, based near Eastbourne, involves managing employee lifecycle processes, developing HR policies, and collaborating with line managers. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD level 5 qualification and relevant HR experience.

Benefits

Bonus schemes

Health and well-being contribution

25+ days holiday plus birthdays off

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• CIPD level 5 qualification preferred.
• Experience in a similar HR role, ideally in a legal setting.
• Full UK driving license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding.
• Handle statutory HR requests and oversee grievance and disciplinary processes.
• Collaborate with line managers on employee appraisals and training.

Skills

Employee Lifecycle Management

HR Policy Development

Employee Training and Development

Staff Engagement

Education

CIPD Level 5 Qualification

Tools

People HR

Job description

HR Manager

Our client, a reputable law firm, is seeking a dedicated and professional HR Manager to join the team. This is a full-time role and will be based near Eastbourne, although will occasionally require travel to other East Sussex offices. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the legal and support teams with a wide range of HR responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide timely support to employees of all levels on various HR issues.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment to offboarding, ensuring seamless processes in line with HR best practice.
• Handle statutory HR requests and family-friendly leave requests.
• Oversee informal and formal HR processes, including grievance, disciplinary, underperformance, and sickness absence.
• Review and update HR policies and procedures in line with best practice and legislation changes.
• Collaborate with line managers to manage the annual employee appraisal process.
• Organise employee training and development at all levels.
• Conduct anonymous staff engagement surveys and report findings.
• Manage and update the HR database, People HR.
• Provide relevant data to Accounts for monthly payroll purposes.
• Report regularly to the Practice Director.

Qualifications:

• CIPD level 5 qualification (ideal) but lower/higher may also be considered
• Prior experience at a similar level (ideally within a legal setting, although not a requirement)
• Full UK driving license and access to a car.

Day-to-day:

As the HR Manager, you will work closely with the Practice Director, line managers, and other team members to ensure the smooth running of HR processes and procedures. This will involve handling employee queries, managing HR documentation, organising training, and collaborating with various departments.

Benefits:

• Bonus schemes
• Health and well-being contribution
• 25+ days holiday plus birthdays off
• Employee discounts
• Salary: up to 50,000 per annum dependent on experience

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now!

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