The OpportunityWorking closely with senior leaders, you will act as a trusted advisor across the full employee lifecycle, combining strategic business partnering with hands-on HR delivery. You will support a diverse client group, helping to shape people strategy, enhance performance, and deliver a high-quality employee experience.
This is a broad and visible role offering exposure to complex employee relations, organisational change, talent development, and operational excellence within a fast-paced professional services setting.
Key Responsibilities- Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver proactive HR support aligned to business objectives.
- Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, including complex and sensitive cases.
- Coach leaders on performance management, leadership, and people strategy.
- Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures and workforce planning.
- Oversee performance review processes and contribute to talent and succession planning.
- Collaborate with recruitment teams to support hiring and resourcing strategies.
- Lead and develop junior HR team members, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Review and enhance HR policies, processes, and systems to drive efficiency and best practice.
- Analyse people data and provide insights to inform decision-making.
- Support diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation.
About YouThis role will suit someone who brings:
- Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner within a professional services or legal environment.
- Strong employee relations expertise, with the ability to manage complex cases confidently.
- Experience partnering with senior stakeholders in a partnership or matrix structure.
- A commercial mindset with the ability to balance business needs and HR best practice.
- Experience leading or developing HR team members.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience).
Why Apply?This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-impact HR role where you will influence senior stakeholders, lead on key people initiatives, and contribute to a culture that values collaboration, performance, and continuous development.
