HR Manager

HR Manager

Our client, a global leading law firm, based in the City, currently has a new opening for an HR Manager to come on board for up to nine months to work closely alongside a senior HR Manager  providing HR support solely to fee-earners, based within the practice group but with the support from the wider HR function including specialist teams and a shared services team (who are based offsite).  There will also be the opportunity to get involved in specific project tasks. 

Key responsibilities will include:

HR Management – develop strong relationships with key line managers to understand their commercial priorities, giving trusted HR advice that enables them to successfully nurture and develop their teams. 

Work with Senior HR, Partners and Mangers regarding the application of HR policies and procedures. 

Talent Management – identifying and developing key talent within the groups, working with HR specialists in the Talent and Learning and Development teams. Heavy involvement in the planning and co-ordination of client and international secondments, working closely with the business and Global Mobility teams

Recruitment – working with the internal recruitment team regarding recruitment needs for the groups.  Support the delivery of induction programmes. Manage new joiner onboarding and probation reviews.

Salary & Bonus Review – to work closely with the HR team in the planning and execution of the annual salary and bonus process, including gathering information, attending moderation meetings, and being flexible to work longer hours as needed during this particularly very busy period

Appraisal Programme – annual and interim appraisal programme and monitoring progress.

Employee Relations – keeping up to date with employment legislation, and managing any ER issues (which is likely to be fairly minimal in volume) in conjunction with the ER issues.

Communication and Reporting – producing reports and effective communication to leaders.

General HR activity such as maternity, managing diversity, employee well-being and mental health etc.

The ideal candidate will ideally be CIPD Qualified with at least 5 years’ experience.  Our client is open on where this has been gained, but other large global organisations would be most relevant.  Previous experience gained within another professional services/partnership or financial services organisation would be highly sought after. You will have excellent HR generalist experience. Excellent IT skills and being an excel whizz would be a real advantage.

Excellent communications and presentation skills are essential for this positon.   You will need to be able to establish credibility quickly and inspire confidence in people of all levels, with a flexible attitude as well as being able to take direction well.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to come in and work for a highly reputable world renowned leading organisation.

Red Anchor Recruitment is an equal opportunities agency.