Head Of Human Resources

Birchrose Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% hybrid working

Competitive salary

Job summary

Birchrose Associates, on behalf of a leading London law firm, is seeking an experienced Head of HR to lead the development of the firm's people strategy, culture and organisational development.

The role will set strategic direction for HR, translate data into insight for planning, advise Partners, manage talent pipelines, and champion an inclusive, high-performing culture with a focus on wellbeing. 50% hybrid working and a competitive salary are on offer.

Qualifications

• Significant senior HR leadership experience, ideally within a law firm, professional services or partnership environment.
• Experience leading people strategy, organisational development and culture initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for the HR function in partnership with the leadership team.
• Translate workforce data into practical insights for business planning and talent decisions.
• Advise Partners and senior managers on employee performance, career development and HR matters.
• Lead organisational development and transformation initiatives and embed people considerations in business plans.
• Own talent pipelines including experienced hire recruitment, early careers, and succession planning.
• Drive leadership development, employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Oversee annual people cycle: performance, progression, promotions, remuneration and benefits.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations within legal frameworks.

Job description

Our client, a leading London law firm, is seeking an experienced Head of HR to join the firm in a newly created leadership role.

The Firm

Our client is a highly regarded London law firm with a strong reputation, distinctive culture and longstanding commitment to developing exceptional talent. The firm offers a professional and collaborative working environment alongside high-quality work and excellent career opportunities.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of HR to lead the development of the firm's people strategy, culture and organisational development agenda.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Set the strategic direction for the people function, working closely with the leadership team to anticipate future workforce requirements, organisational needs and leadership succession
• Translate workforce data and people metrics into practical insight to support business planning and talent-related decisions
• Act as a trusted adviser to Partners and senior managers on employee performance, career development and a broad range of people-related matters
• Partner with the business through periods of organisational development, transformation and expansion, ensuring people considerations are embedded into wider business plans
• Own key talent pipelines, including experienced hire recruitment, early careers programmes and longer-term succession strategies
• Build leadership capability while promoting a positive employee experience, strong engagement and a sustainable approach to employee wellbeing
• Coordinate the annual people cycle, including performance management, career progression, promotions, remuneration and benefits
• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations issues, ensuring decisions are commercially appropriate and aligned with current employment legislation
• Review and enhance HR frameworks, processes and systems to ensure they remain effective, consistent and fit for the organisation's evolving needs
• Champion initiatives that support an inclusive, diverse and high-performing culture, embedding these principles throughout the employee lifecycle
• Develop and present clear, commercially relevant people reporting and analysis to give senior stakeholders greater visibility of workforce trends and prioritiesRequirements

Requirements

The successful candidate will have significant senior HR leadership experience, ideally gained within a law firm, professional services or partnership environment

Vacancy Highlights

• 50% hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to shape the firm's HR strategy

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK