HR Manager – Legal / Professional Services Location: St Albans Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5pm Salary: Up to £50,000 Contract: 6 months, with a view to go permanent A well-established law firm is seeking a confident and experienced People Manager to join its HR function. This is a hands-on generalist role, supporting the Head of People and overseeing daily HR operations across the full employee lifecycle. You’ll play a key role in fostering a high-performance culture and delivering people initiatives aligned with firm values. Key Responsibilities: Lead day-to-day HR operations, managing a broad range of lifecycle activities: recruitment, onboarding, performance, payroll, pensions, employee relations, and offboarding. Line manage and develop a junior HR team member. Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, providing first-line support Support internal training, development programmes, and return-to-work processes. Monitor HR data and contribute to reporting and insights to inform decision-making. Ensure HR policies, procedures, and systems remain compliant Contribute to ongoing HR projects and culture-building initiatives across the firm. About You: Strong generalist HR background with experience in a busy, fast-paced environment Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels. Experience managing ER cases, interpreting employment law, and advising stakeholders. Strong communi...