This Interim HR Manager role is a broad generalist opportunity covering employee relations, business partnering, people management, HR operations and HR systems. It also includes responsibility for trainee recruitment and development, making it ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys both strategic and hands-on HR leadership.
Client Details
The client is a long-established, full-service law firm with over 150 years of history and offices across London. The firm advises a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, charities, housing associations, regulators and private individuals, giving employees exposure to a wide range of sectors and complex legal work.
Description
- Partner with senior leaders, managers and employees across the firm on a wide range of people matters.
- Lead and support employee relations cases, including complex issues and absence management.
- Coach and develop HR team members, acting as an escalation point for HR Advisor.
- Oversee key HR processes including probation reviews, performance management, leavers, family leave and employee engagement initiatives.
- Manage HR systems, reporting, HR data integrity and people metrics.
- Play a pivotal role in trainee recruitment, vacation schemes and assessment centres.
- Support the delivery of learning and development initiatives aligned with business objectives.
- Contribute to regulatory and professional accreditation requirements, including SRA-related processes
Profile
- Immediately available
- Previous HR experience within a legal or professional services environment.
- Strong employee relations knowledge and experience managing complex cases.
- Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.
- Excellent communication, organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Experience supporting graduate, trainee or assessment centre recruitment programmes (highly desirable).
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong commercial awareness.
Job Offer
- 12-month maternity cover
- Hourly/day-rate options considered
- Reporting directly to the Head of HR
- Immediate start preferred
- One-stage interview process
- London-based professional services environment
