HR Manager, 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
London/ Hybrid Working / Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join a highly regarded London-based law firm on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the chance to work within a specialist, internationally recognised legal practice, supporting a wide range of business services and legal professionals while contributing to a busy and collaborative HR function.
The salary being offered is up to £75,000
The Opportunity
Joining a close-knit and supportive HR team, you will take ownership of a broad generalist remit encompassing employee relations, recruitment, payroll, benefits, performance management and HR operations. This is a varied and hands-on role that would suit a proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced professional services environment and partnering with stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Acting as the first point of contact for HR matters across a range of business services functions.
Providing expert guidance on employee relations issues, including absence management, performance management, disciplinary and grievance cases, flexible working requests and employee exits.
Supporting senior stakeholders with people-related matters and workforce planning.
Managing end-to-end recruitment processes, from job briefing through to offer management and onboarding.
Supporting graduate recruitment programmes and talent initiatives.
Overseeing monthly payroll administration and benefits management.
Coordinating annual salary and bonus review processes.
Producing HR reports and analysing workforce data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Managing HR systems and driving process enhancements.
Supporting sponsorship and immigration processes, ensuring ongoing compliance.
Overseeing onboarding, induction and leaver processes.
Supporting DE&I, wellbeing, training and wider people initiatives across the firm.
About You
We are keen to speak with HR professionals who can demonstrate:
Previous experience in a broad HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role.
Strong employment law knowledge and experience managing a range of employee relations matters.
Experience working within a legal, partnership or professional services environment.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience of payroll, HR systems and people reporting.
A flexible, proactive and collaborative approach.
High levels of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail.
Package
In return, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including:
25 days’ annual leave plus additional Christmas and birthday leave.
Option to buy or sell annual leave.
Private medical insurance.
Pension scheme.
Life assurance and income protection.
Health screening and wellbeing allowance.
Employee assistance programme.
A supportive, collegiate culture and exposure to high-quality work within a respected professional services environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to join a dynamic and respected organisation where they can make an immediate impact.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please apply today.
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.