HR Manager (Part-Time)

Totum Partners; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading law firm in England is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a part-time role to help build and shape their HR function. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing expert advice on employee relations, supporting recruitment, and leading employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified or equivalent, showing a commercial and solutions-focused approach to HR. This role also involves overseeing performance management processes and promoting wellbeing and diversity within the firm.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or equivalent.
• Demonstrates commercial, solutions-focused approach to HR.
• Proven ability to manage varied workload under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on complex ER matters.
• Support recruitment and oversee performance management.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and promote wellbeing.

Skills

Employee Relations expertise

Talent development

Performance management

Commercial HR approach

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

HR Manager – Professional Services (Part-Time)

A highly regarded law firm has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to help build and shape their HR function, working closely with senior stakeholders and acting as a trusted advisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations: Provide expert advice on complex ER matters, manage grievances and disciplinaries, and coach managers on best practice.
• Talent & Performance: Support recruitment, oversee performance management processes, and drive initiatives to develop and retain talent.
• Reward & Benefits: Assist with salary reviews, liaise with payroll, and benchmark benefits to ensure competitiveness.
• Employee Experience: Lead engagement initiatives, promote wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, and ensure policies are up to date and consistently applied.
• Data & Insights: Produce HR metrics and reports, analyze trends, and provide actionable insights to the Partnership.
• HR Administration: Oversee the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with GDPR and best practice.

Candidate Profile

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent).
• Demonstrates a commercial, solutions-focused approach to HR.
• Proven ability to manage a varied workload and deliver under pressure.