HR Manager
Manchester | Hybrid Working (2 Days per Week in Office)
Regional Law Firm | Offices in Manchester & London
A highly regarded regional law firm with established offices in Manchester and London is looking to appoint an experienced HR Manager to join its growing people function.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious HR professional with proven legal sector experience who enjoys operating in a hands-on, operational role while also driving continuous improvement across HR systems and processes.
Working closely with senior leadership, the HR Manager will play a key role in supporting the firm’s people strategy, managing complex Employee Relations matters, and ensuring the HR function operates efficiently and compliantly across both offices.
The Role
The successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day HR function while helping modernise and enhance internal HR operations. This role will suit someone who is confident working autonomously, building strong stakeholder relationships, and managing a varied workload within a fast-paced legal environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the full employee lifecycle across legal and business services teams.
* Lead on Employee Relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, probation reviews, flexible working requests, and absence management.
* Oversee and continuously improve HR systems, processes, and reporting.
* Ensure HR policies and procedures are compliant with current UK employment legislation.
* Provide practical and commercial HR advice to Partners and senior stakeholders.
* Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
* Produce HR analytics and management reports to support business decisions.
* Assist with performance review processes, learning & development initiatives, and wider HR projects.
* Contribute to building a positive, collaborative, and high-performing culture across the firm.
About You
* Previous HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor experience within a law firm or professional services environment is essential.
* Strong Employee Relations experience with the confidence to manage cases independently.
* Experience working with HR systems and improving operational HR processes.
* Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
* CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above preferred).
What’s on Offer
* Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the Manchester office.
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* Opportunity to join a collaborative and growing regional law firm.
* Exposure to strategic HR projects and business transformation initiatives.
* Supportive leadership team and clear opportunity for progression.
If you are an experienced HR professional looking to join a progressive law firm where you can make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you.