HR Business Partner

Maximum ManagementFrazer Jones USA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Law Firm in Greater London is seeking a strategic HR Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves delivering proactive HR support, enhancing talent development, and collaborating on key firm-wide projects. The ideal candidate has significant HRBP experience in a professional services environment and a strong understanding of UK employment law. If you're a confident and commercially minded professional looking for your next challenge, this opportunity offers the chance to join a respected firm known for its excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven HRBP experience within a professional services or partnership environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to partners and senior leaders.
• Lead on employee relations, performance management, and change initiatives.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and leadership capability.

Skills

HRBP experience within professional services

Knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent stakeholder management

Strong relationship building

CIPD qualified

Job description

Frazer Jones have partnered with a leading Law Firm firm on their new hire for an HRBP on a 12 month FTC. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected firm with a strong reputation for excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

The Opportunity

As HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the people strategy across both legal and business services teams. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to provide strategic HR guidance, drive performance, and support a culture of continuous development across the fee earning population.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to partners and senior leaders, delivering proactive HR support aligned with business goals.
• Lead on employee relations, performance management, and organisational change initiatives.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and leadership capability.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team on firm-wide projects including DEI, wellbeing, and engagement.
• Use data and insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

• Proven HRBP experience within a professional services or partnership environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Confident, credible, and able to build strong relationships across all levels.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent is preferred.

Next Steps

If you’re a strategic HR professional looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.

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