HR Manager

London – £70,000 - £75,000

HR Manager - City of London
Salary: Up to £75,000
Location: London City, Office Based
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
 
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join a growing organisation based in the heart of the City of London. This is an office-based role located at the firm's head office, with occasional travel to other national sites as required.
 
We are seeking a confident, forward-thinking HR professional who can hit the ground running and deliver a proactive, people-focused HR service. You will work closely with senior management and department heads, acting as a strategic partner to support the business in achieving its goals.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the UK-based HR Generalist and Learning & Development teams
• Oversee the operations of the offshore HR team based in India
• Implement and manage the overall HR strategy and ensure alignment with business goals
• Oversee all recruitment activity including workforce planning, succession planning, and talent pipelines
• Ensure HR practices comply with UK employment law and regulatory requirements
• Manage employee relations including grievances, disciplinaries, and performance improvement plans
• Drive L&D initiatives including training contracts, SQE processes, and internal development programmes
• Support payroll, compensation, benefits, and employee assistance schemes
• Manage onboarding, probation, appraisals, and mentoring programmes
• Lead HR projects aimed at continuous improvement, including HR systems, process optimisation, and policy development
• Provide regular HR reporting and insights to senior stakeholders

 
What We're Looking For

• CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above)
• Degree in HR, Business, or a related discipline
• Proven experience as an HR Manager in a fast-paced, commercial environment (Previous experience within a Law Firm is Advantageous)
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at senior levels
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Experience in the legal or professional services sector is highly desirable

 
What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £75,000
• Office-based role in a vibrant and central London location
• Opportunity to shape and influence the people agenda in a growing business
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

 
If you are a driven and strategic HR professional ready to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV within.