HR Team Leader

Bell Cornwall Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK recruitment agency is seeking an HR Team Leader to join a well-regarded law firm in Birmingham. The role involves leading the HR administration team and overseeing onboarding and employee processes. Ideal candidates will have significant HR leadership experience and hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification. This hybrid position offers a salary of £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven HR operational or team leadership experience within professional services.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified; Level 7 is desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of HR systems and compliance processes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the HR Administration team for efficient operations.
• Oversee onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
• Act as escalation point for HR queries.
• Work closely with payroll and HR partners to streamline processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR systems and service delivery.

Skills

HR operational experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualified

CIPD Level 7 (desirable)

Tools

HR systems proficiency

Job description

HR Team Leader

Ref: BCR/JP/31914

Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 Dependent on Experience

Hybrid

Birmingham

Bell Cornwall Recruitment are pleased to be recruiting for a HR Team Leader, with a strong operational background, to join a large and highly respected UK law firm.

HR Team Leader responsibilities:

• Lead and support the HR Administration team, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations
• Oversee onboarding, pre-employment checks, and employee lifecycle processes
• Act as escalation point for HR queries and third-party screening providers
• Work closely with payroll, recruitment, and HR business partners to streamline processes
• Drive continuous improvement in HR systems, workflow, and service delivery

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven HR operational or team leadership experience within professional services
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (Level 7 desirable)
• Strong working knowledge of HR systems and compliance processes
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach

If you have previous HR Team Leader experience within operations, get in touch now!

Please note: This role does not involve employee relations casework (e.g. disciplinaries, grievances, or return-to-work meetings)

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