HR Executive

Talbots Law; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking law firm based in the UK seeks a dynamic HR Executive to join its Human Resources Department. This position involves shaping the people strategy, supporting HR functions, and offering a customer-focused HR service. The ideal candidate will have proven experience and be qualified to CIPD Level 5 or working towards it. The firm promotes a culture of collaboration and offers competitive salaries along with generous holiday allowance and benefits. A great opportunity for those passionate about HR in a values-led environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with annual review

Profit share scheme

25 days holiday plus additional leave

Salary-sacrifice pension scheme

Group Life Insurance

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Medicash Health Cash Plan

Bank of Talbots for legal fees

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Executive.
• Ability to research employment law issues and apply them pragmatically.
• Experience establishing strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a trusted advisor on HR matters.
• Leading performance management and grievance issues.
• Monitoring absence and wellbeing across the Company.
• Supervising and coaching HR Assistants.
• Partnering with senior leaders for recruitment needs.
• Contributing to HR reporting and retention strategies.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of employment law

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards it

Job description

HR Executive

Human Resources Department

Waterfront | Permanent | Full Time

Are you passionate about people, career development, and making a real impact in a values‑led, employee‑owned law firm? Talbots Law is looking for a dynamic HR Executive to join our growing Human Resources Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping our people strategy while enjoying the benefits of working in one of the West Midlands’ most progressive firms.

As an HR Executive, you will be responsible in supporting the delivery of the HR and recruitment function and processes in line with the Company’s overall strategic aims and objectives. You will identify HR priorities and recommend appropriate people management solutions which support business aims, in addition to providing an exceptional, customer‑focused HR service.

Who are Talbots Law?

An employee‑owned, full‑service law firm built on a rich heritage dating back to 1828.

Today, we operate across 18 offices in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, delivering expert legal services to individuals, families and businesses.

We deliver legal services in conveyancing, wills and probate, and family law, through to commercial law, employment, litigation and more. As an employee‑owned firm, every member of our team has a stake in our success, which fosters a culture of collaboration, ownership and client‑centred service.

At Talbots, our employees belong to an inclusive and supportive community where everyone has a voice. They contribute their skills and expertise to meaningful work that makes an impact. They thrive in an environment that fosters growth, innovation and wellbeing.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salaries with annual review.
• Annual tax‑free
• profit‑share.
• 25 days holiday + birthday + ex‑gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards.
• Company salary‑sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots : 4% from employees).
• Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary).
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
• Salary Extras
• Medicash Health Cash Plan.
• Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision.
• Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees).
• Salary Sacrifice schemes.

What the job involves

As an HR Executive, you’ll be at the heart of our HR & Recruitment function, supporting our ambitious growth plans and ensuring our people thrive. Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a trusted advisor to managers and staff on all HR matters, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice.
• Leading on performance management, disciplinary, capability, and grievance issues with professionalism and tact.
• Monitoring absence and wellbeing across the Company, including Bradford Factor reporting and meetings.
• Supervising, coaching, and developing HR Assistants and Administrators, helping them grow in their careers.
• Partnering with senior leaders to identify recruitment needs and priorities, ensuring our talent pipeline supports business strategy.
• Contributing to HR reporting, salary benchmarking, and retention strategies to keep Talbots competitive and people‑focused.

What you need

• Proven experience as an HR Executive, qualified to CIPD Level 5 or working towards this qualification.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law issues with the ability to research to investigate whilst applying these to a variety of situations using a pragmatic business approach.
• Competent in establishing credibility and respect and build strong working relationships with key people.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, sensitivity, professionalism, tact and diplomacy along with strong organisational skills.