Senior HR Specialist (2793)

DWF; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF seeks a Senior HR Specialist to enhance its HR team, providing expert guidance on HR processes and managing a team of specialists. The role emphasizes strong knowledge of UK employment law and requires a proactive leader who can drive change and improve HR practices.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Employment law and HR processes.
• Proven track record in managing HR teams and delivering HR strategies.
• Ability to implement change and standardize processes across HR functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and manage HR processes.
• Develop and maintain training packages and compliance.
• Lead a team of HR specialists and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Employment law

Team management

Change management

Policy management

Analytical skills

Job description

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DWF is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior HR Specialist to join our team.
At DWF, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative HR team dedicated to supporting our business's success. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. This role is perfect for a seasoned HR professional with a proven track record in building and maintaining relationships across diverse stakeholder groups and leading advisory HR activities.

About the role

As a Senior HR Specialist, you would provide expert advice on HR processes and complex employment matters, acting as an escalation point for HR Specialists and coaching managers on employee relations issues. Experience in international business and familiarity with multi-jurisdictional HR challenges will be advantageous.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of UK employment law, demonstrated an ability to lead a team, coach leaders and colleagues, and be focused on continuous improvement and transformation. You will also have experience in delivering change and be responsible for working with the wider HR Team to implement key elements of our global operating model.

Key Duties

• Providing expert advice in relation to HR process and employment matters
• Working with the MI teams to develop data and track trends
• Managing and developing a team of HR specialists
• Developing and maintaining training packages that are legally compliant and represent current best practise.
• Stakeholder management and Project Management
• Mapping procedures and policies alongside a wider HR Ops team
• HR Advisory and business role, structure and performance reviews

About you

We are looking for someone who is action-oriented, technology-focused, and possesses strong analytical skills. You should be passionate about delivering tangible outcomes, holding others accountable, and driving team performance. A self-starter with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a global team, you will be comfortable challenging the status quo and leading initiatives.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience and knowledge of Employment law
• Experience managing and developing a team
• Experience implementing HR strategy and change management
• Experience providing expert advice in relation to HR process and employment matters
• Establishing quality and consistency within HR specialist teams - standardising SLAs and processes.
• Strong Policy management and review skills

What we offer

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

Who are we?

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.