Human Resources Manager

LR Legal Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

LR Legal Recruitment in London is seeking a part-time HR Manager to join the team on a 3-days-per-week schedule with an ASAP start. The role covers employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management and HR policy compliance in a professional services environment.

The position emphasises coaching, professional development and employee engagement, with close collaboration with Partners and senior leadership across the full employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Broad, hands-on HR Manager role with UK employment law knowledge.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services advantageous.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent; coaching experience or qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee relations and policy compliance.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and performance management.
• Manage absence and wellbeing programs.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law.
• Drive HR initiatives and professional development, coaching and engagement.

Skills

HR Management

Employee relations

Recruitment

Onboarding

Performance management

Absence management

Employment law

Learning & development

Coaching

HR initiatives

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Part-Time HR & Professional Development Manager

London | 3 Days Per Week | ASAP start | £70K FTE

An established and internationally focused professional services firm is looking for an experienced HR Manager to join its London team on a permanent, part-time basis.

This is a broad and hands-on HR Manager role, working closely with Partners and senior leadership across the full employee lifecycle. You will take responsibility for employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, absence management, HR policies, employment law compliance and wider HR initiatives.

The role also has a strong focus on professional development, coaching and employee engagement, supporting employees with career progression, performance and wellbeing, while identifying learning and development opportunities across the firm.

We are looking for a confident HR generalist with experience within a law firm, or strong knowledge of UK employment law and excellent communication and relationship‑building skills. CIPD Level 5 or equivalent would be desirable, as would coaching experience or a recognised coaching qualification.

If you are an experienced HR Manager looking for a flexible part-time opportunity where you can have a genuine impact on people, culture and professional development,