HR Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is recruiting an HR Team Leader for a large UK law firm in Birmingham. This role involves leading the HR Administration team, onboarding processes, and ensuring efficient operations without handling employee relations. The ideal candidate will have proven HR leadership experience and be CIPD Level 5 qualified. The 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 desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of HR systems and compliance processes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.

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.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR systems, workflow, and service delivery.

Skills

HR operational experience

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualified

CIPD Level 7 (desirable)

Tools

HR systems knowledge

Job description

Overview

HR Team Leader – Hybrid, Birmingham

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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

Notes

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).

How to apply

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