HR Manager

Larbey Evans Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm based in London is seeking an inaugural HR Manager to lead their HR operations. You will manage employee relations, advise on performance management, and support organizational change initiatives. This role requires over 5 years of HR management experience within a law firm and a CIPD qualification. The firm offers a competitive salary up to £100,000, along with fantastic employee benefits and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Fantastic employee benefits

Wonderful working environment and firm culture

Qualifications

• 5 years+ HR management experience within a law firm.
• CIPD qualified.
• Experienced in managing and mentoring a team.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day HR operations across the firm in London.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management, and employment law.
• Team management responsibility for the London HR and Business Services teams.
• Handle complex employee relations matters.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Partner and management peers.
• Support organisational change and workforce planning.
• Drive opportunity & engagement initiatives.
• Manage compensation and benefits benchmarking and reviews.
• Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures, and systems.

Skills

HR management experience

Team management

UK employment law knowledge

Employee relations

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Manager

Elite US law firm with hugely impressive City based offices is seeking to hire an inaugural HR Manager to join their brilliant HR team in London, reporting to the Director of Administration.

• Salary to £100,000
• Hybrid 3/2 or 4/1
• Fantastic employee benefits
• Wonderful working environment and firm culture

HR Manager duties will include:

• Lead and manage day-to-day HR operations across the firm in London.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management, and employment law.
• Team management responsibility for the London HR and Business Services teams
• Handle complex employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, grievances, and disciplinary processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Partner and management peers, providing coaching and HR support.
• Support organisational change and workforce planning.
• Drive opportunity & engagement initiatives.
• Manage compensation and benefits benchmarking and reviews.
• Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures and systems.

HR Manager requirements:

• 5 years+ HR management experience within a law firm
• CIPD qualified
• Experienced in managing and mentoring a team
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice