HR Manager

DWF; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive rewards package

Flexible benefits

Robust well-being programs

Job summary

A global legal services provider in Manchester is seeking an experienced HR Manager to deliver HR support, guidance, and expertise. The role requires strong relationship building and a proven ability to lead HR activities within a professional context. The company offers a comprehensive rewards package and a hybrid working model allowing flexibility in attendance. Ideal candidates will have a background in the legal sector or similar industries.

Qualifications

• Background in Professional Services, Financial Services or the Legal Sector.
• Proven ability to coach senior leaders and colleagues.
• Hands-on delivery of colleague-centred initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Divisional People priorities and activities.
• Delivery of business change projects to successful completion.
• Establish effective relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Relationship building across diverse stakeholder groups

Leading cyclical HR activities

Technical HR expertise

Analytical skills

Colleague-centred initiative delivery

Job description

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Overview

DWF are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated HR Manager to join our global provider of integrated legal and business services. The HR Manager will provide HR support, guidance and expertise to the DWF business, leveraging the Group's Global Operating Model to deliver service excellence. This role will deliver on activities that underpin our Group and Divisional people plans and ensure alignment across people management and organisation design activities within our Group business units. We follow a hybrid working model; you will split time between remote work and on-site presence, and reside within a reasonable commuting distance of our Manchester office.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Divisional People priorities and cyclical activities within aligned area.
• Delivery of business change projects through to successful completion.
• Undertake reviews of organisational structures with the appropriate business leaders to ensure they are set up to deliver the business priorities in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and managers, challenging and coaching them to develop and demonstrate effective leadership and management behaviours.
• Align the business to our HR global operating model by signposting and directing people related processes to the appropriate area.
• Utilise people data to provide insights and inform decision making in your aligned area which supports the delivery of the people plan, including the management of our people risks.

Essential qualifications

• Background in Professional Services, Financial Services or the Legal Sector
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience leading cyclical HR activities
• Proven technical HR expertise with the ability to coach senior leaders and colleagues
• Skilled in translating business needs into actionable HR plans
• Hands-on delivery of colleague-centred initiatives aligned with growth objectives
• Action-oriented with strong analytical skills and outcome focus
• Passionate about delivering exceptional colleague experiences

What we offer

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About Us

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Law Practice