Part-Time Senior HR Manager

Totum Partners; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a part-time Senior HR Manager to drive strategic HR initiatives and enhance employee engagement. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years in HR management, preferably in legal services, and a CIPD Level 5 qualification. Responsibilities include developing HR strategies, overseeing recruitment processes, and fostering a diverse workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in HR management, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and legal sector challenges.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the firm’s HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Advise senior leadership on HR trends and workforce planning.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to influence and build relationships

Tech-savvy with an eye for innovation

Leadership

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification or above

Tools

HR-related tools

Job description

Overview

Senior HR Manager (part-time, 3 days a week) to join a leading law firm. The role leads strategic HR initiatives, drives employee engagement, and advances diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and implement the firm’s HR strategy in alignment with business objectives. Advise senior leadership on HR trends, workforce planning, and organisational development. Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement and DEI.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted adviser on HR policies, procedures, and employment law compliance. Handle complex employee relations cases with professionalism and discretion. Promote a positive workplace culture and address conflicts proactively.
• Administration: Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, retention, and leavers processes. Lead initiatives to streamline HR processes and leverage technology to improve efficiency. Manage payroll, benefits administration, and HR systems in partnership with the Accounts team.
• Talent and Performance Management: Oversee all aspects of recruitment and provide expertise on talent management, performance-related and promotion processes.
• Change Management: Support the firm through growth, mergers, or restructuring, ensuring smooth transitions. Foster a culture of adaptability and innovation.
• Employee Experience: Develop company policies and ensure consistent application. Organise the induction process and support wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion across the business. Conduct exit interviews and collate feedback.

Key Skills and Experience

• Experience: 7+ years in HR management, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Education: CIPD Level 5 qualification or above.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and the challenges of the legal sector.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Technology: Proficiency in HR-related tools; tech-savvy with an eye for innovation.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage teams effectively.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

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 hard to source 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

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

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