HR Manager

Miles & Partners LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Miles & Partners LLP is seeking an experienced and approachable HR Manager to take day-to-day responsibility for the firm's HR function and provide practical support to Partners, managers and staff.

In this hands-on role you will oversee the employee lifecycle from recruitment and induction through to appraisals, development, policies and wellbeing, and you will work closely with partners to develop people-management skills while maintaining professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Extensive HR experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and advisory experience.
• CIPD qualification and active professional development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, induction and onboarding processes.
• Manage absence, employment documentation and HR records.
• Support reporting and HR analytics providing insights to leadership.
• Coordinate staff training and wellbeing initiatives.
• Advise managers on employee-relations matters with discretion.
• Develop people-management skills across the firm in collaboration with Partners.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Policy development

Stakeholder management

UK employment law

Education

CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and approachable HR professional to join our team as HR Manager, taking day-to-day responsibility for the firm’s HR function and providing practical support to our Partners, managers and staff.

This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to contribute to both the daily running and longer-term development of our firm. Reporting to the Equity Partners, you will manage the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and induction through to appraisals, development, employee relations and retention. You will also help us maintain effective HR policies and processes and support a positive, inclusive working environment.

You will be confident advising managers on sensitive employment matters, bringing sound judgement, discretion and a pragmatic approach. Just as importantly, you will be approachable and able to build trusted relationships throughout the firm, supporting colleagues while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. You will work closely with managers to develop their people-management skills, rather than simply taking over responsibility for resolving issues.

The role combines advisory work with the organisation and administration needed to keep a busy HR function running effectively. Your responsibilities will include recruitment, absence management, employment documentation, HR records and reporting, coordinating training, and supporting staff wellbeing and engagement.

The successful candidate will have substantial HR experience, good practical knowledge of UK employment law and experience advising on employee-relations matters, recruitment and HR policies. You will be highly organised, communicate clearly and sensitively, and be comfortable working independently while recognising when to seek advice or refer matters to the Partners.

A CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management or equivalent HR experience is essential, together with CIPD membership or a willingness to maintain appropriate professional development. Previous experience within a solicitors’ firm or another regulated professional-services environment would be an advantage but is not essential. We also welcome an interest in improving HR systems and using technology appropriately and securely.

We offer the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a friendly, collegiate firm, working with colleagues who value teamwork, professional standards and staff wellbeing.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and recruit on merit. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.