Strategic HR Manager & Advisor - Law Firm Growth

Legal Southwest Ltd; Honiton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Legal Southwest Ltd in East Devon is seeking an experienced HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor to join our growing team. You will work closely with the Head of HR, oversee the full employee lifecycle, and provide high-quality HR guidance across the firm in a supportive, professional environment.

We value employee development and career progression, offer a competitive benefits package and long-term opportunity to shape HR strategy within a respected law firm.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years’ experience in an HR advisory role.
• Experience within a law firm or professional services environment is advantageous.
• CIPD qualification or working towards qualification (Level 5 or above) preferred.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to liaise at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding and performance management.
• Providing professional HR advice to managers on employee relations, grievances and conflict resolution.
• Developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies in line with current UK employment legislation.
• Supporting compensation, benefits and employee reward strategies.
• Attending meetings and taking minutes; managing internal communications relating to starters and leavers.
• Working closely with the Head of HR to support the firm’s ongoing growth and development.

Skills

HR advisory

Recruitment

Employee relations

Policy development

Communication

Education

CIPD qualification

Level 5 or above

Job description

Legal Southwest Ltd in East Devon is seeking an experienced HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor to join our growing team. You will work closely with the Head of HR, oversee the full employee lifecycle, and provide high-quality HR guidance across the firm in a supportive, professional environment.

We value employee development and career progression, offer a competitive benefits package and long-term opportunity to shape HR strategy within a respected law firm.