Human Resources Manager

Ryder Reid Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment firm seeks an HR Manager for their London office, specializing in executive search and human resources within the legal industry. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in law firms and strong knowledge of UK employment law. Responsibilities include acting as an HR partner, providing strategic advice on workforce management, and leading performance activities. This position offers a collaborative environment where motivated individuals can thrive, focusing on client service excellence while supporting business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager within a professional services or financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of current UK employment law and how to apply it in practice.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver HR initiatives that support business goals.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR business partner to partners and managers.
• Provide strategic advice on workforce planning and talent management.
• Advise on complex employee relations matters.
• Lead performance management activities to drive high performance.
• Monitor employment law and HR best practices.
• Deliver insight through HR data to inform decision-making.
• Support the entire employee lifecycle.

Skills

Law firm experience

Understanding of UK employment law

Design and deliver HR initiatives

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Ryder Reid Legal

Senior Recruitment Consultant specialising in Executive Search and Human Resources in the legal industry

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: London

Requirements: Law firm experience at HR Manager or HRBP level

An international law firm offering a collaborative, high‑performance environment. A collegial firm that supports highly motivated individuals to develop, thrive, and transformational excellence.

Working closely with the Senior Manager: Human Resources and Director: Human Resources, the Manager: Human Resources will act as a trusted partner to both fee‑earner practice groups and business services teams across the London and Dubai offices.

The role combines hands‑on delivery with strategic input, ensuring people initiatives support client service excellence and the firm’s commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR business partner to partners and managers, aligning people strategy with commercial goals and client service priorities.
• Provide strategic advice on workforce planning, talent management, and organisational design to support growth and profitability.
• Advise on complex employee relations matters, managing risk, reputation, and business continuity.
• Lead performance management activities, including probation, appraisals, and absence management, to drive high performance.
• Monitor employment law and HR best practice, ensuring policies remain compliant and commercially relevant.
• Deliver insight through HR data and trends to inform decision‑making and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the employee lifecycle end‑to‑end, including onboarding, development, reward, engagement, and retention initiatives.

About You

• Proven experience as an HR Manager within a professional services or financial services environment מוש
• Strong understanding of current UK employment law and how to apply it in practice.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver HR initiatives that support business goals.

Application Process

For further information and to apply, please submit your resume. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been सार्व.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For almost thirty years, we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for our latest vacancies. https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ryder-reid-legal