Head of Human Resources

Anthem Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Anthem Consulting Ltd is assisting a rapidly growing boutique law firm to appoint a visionary Head of People & Culture. Sitting on the Management Committee, the successful candidate will shape people strategy, partner with Equity Partners, and help the firm scale while preserving its collaborative, inclusive roots.

This is a strategic leadership role with autonomy to design and implement talent management, culture, and reward programs, leveraging data-driven people metrics to inform commercial

Qualifications

• Significant senior HR leadership experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of organizational change, employment law, and strategic talent development.
• People-first, commercially aware leadership style.

Responsabilités

• Foster and protect an environment centred on collaboration, inclusion, and high performance.
• Design and implement forward-thinking talent management, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
• Act as a trusted partner to the partner group, driving organizational change and influencing key business decisions.
• Advance HR operations, maintaining robust policies, modern systems, and data-driven people metrics.
• Lead performance review, promotions, and salary cycle processes.

Connaissances

Senior HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

People leadership

Description du poste

On behalf of a rapidly growing and highly successful boutique law firm, we are seeking a visionary Head of People & Culture for a newly created strategic leadership position.

This firm boasts a fantastic, highly collaborative culture. As they embark on a significant phase of strategic expansion, this pivotal role has been designed to ensure the firm scales successfully while fiercely protecting the supportive, inclusive roots that make it a truly exceptional place to work.

Sitting on the Management Committee, the successful candidate will have a genuine seat at the table, working closely with Equity Partners and Heads of Business Services to shape the firm's future organisational evolution.

Key Strategic Responsibilities

• Culture & Well-being: Foster and protect an environment centred on collaboration, inclusion, and high performance.
• Talent & Leadership: Design and implement forward-thinking talent management, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
• Stakeholder Advisory: Act as a trusted partner to the partner group, driving organisational change and influencing key business decisions.
• Modernising Infrastructure: Advance HR operations, maintaining robust policies, modern systems, and data-driven people metrics to support commercial decisions.
• Performance & Reward: Elevate engagement and internal communication while leading performance review, promotion, and salary cycles.

The Ideal Profile

• Professional Services Background: Significant senior HR leadership experience, ideally gained within a law firm, partnership environment, or professional services structure.
• Expert Influencer: Exceptional relationship-building skills with a proven ability to navigate partnership dynamics, gain executive buy-in, and advise senior stakeholders.
• Change Specialist: Deep understanding of organizational change, modern employment legislation, and strategic talent cultivation.
• Commercial et Empathetic: A leader who balances astute commercial acumen with a people-first, approachable leadership style.

The Opportunity

• High Visibility: A unique chance to join an exciting growth journey in a highly influential role.
• Autonomy: The blank canvas of a newly created position where you can truly effect change.
• Warm Culture: A dynamic, boutique environment that genuinely prioritises its people and avoids rigid corporate bureaucracy.