HR Manager (Part-Time)

Totum Partners; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Moreton‑In‑Marsh is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a part-time position. The role involves advising on employee relations, managing talent and performance initiatives, and ensuring compliance with HR best practices. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in HR, excellent communication skills, and a focus on diversity and inclusion. This position offers the opportunity to shape the HR function within a highly respected organization.

Qualifications

• Commercial, solutions-focused HR approach.
• Proven ability to manage varied workload under pressure.
• Strong track record in employee relations.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Experience in change management including restructures and dispute resolution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• IT literate with MS Office and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters.
• Support recruitment and performance management initiatives.
• Oversee compliance with GDPR and HR best practices.
• Produce HR metrics and actionable insights.
• Produce HR metrics, analyse trends and provide insights to Partners.
• Oversee full employee lifecycle ensuring GDPR compliance.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

Talent management

Performance management

Change management

Strong communication skills

IT literacy (MS Office, HR systems)

Tools

MS Office

HR systems

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, analyse trends, and provide actionable insights to the Partnership.
• HR Administration: Oversee the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with GDPR and best practice.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrates a commercial, solutions‑focused approach to HR.
• Proven ability to manage a varied workload and deliver under pressure.
• Strong track record in employee relations and employment law.
• High attention to detail and a professional, confidential manner.
• Experience in change management, including restructures and dispute resolution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• IT literate, with proficiency in MS Office and HR systems.

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services

Location: Moreton‑In‑Marsh, England, United Kingdom