Expert in Legal Recruitment - Scotland | UK - Frost Legal
Contact: 07399 933089 • E: liz@frostlegal.co.uk
HR BUSINESS PARTNER – EDINBURGH
Balfour + Manson is a leading independent law firm (80 employees, 20 partners) with offices across Scotland. We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner following the retirement of our current HR Manager. This key role provides strategic and operational HR support to our Partners and staff, ensuring a high‑performing, engaged, and inclusive workplace.
About the Role
As HR Business Partner, you will be the primary point of contact for all people‑related matters across the firm. You’ll provide strategic guidance to Partners, deliver hands‑on HR support, and play a vital role in driving our people strategy—from talent acquisition and development to performance, culture, and change management.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with the Partnership and senior management to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the firm’s goals.
* Advise and coach Partners on employee relations, performance management, and change implementation.
* Lead recruitment and selection for solicitors, trainees, and business services staff, managing the full hiring process from attraction to onboarding.
* Manage the annual trainee recruitment programme, including selection day and liaison with the Law Society of Scotland.
* Oversee the firm’s appraisal process, identifying training needs and developing learning and development initiatives.
* Act as an impartial and trusted advisor to staff, maintaining confidentiality and promoting positive employee relations.
* Ensure compliance with employment legislation and professional regulatory requirements.
* Manage HR budgets and contribute to annual salary review processes in partnership with the Finance Director.
* Maintain and update HR systems and policies.
* Support the induction and integration of new Partners, including Law Society notifications, Guarantee Fund processes, and LLP documentation.
* Collaborate with the Marketing team on firmwide engagement initiatives and events.
About You
We are looking for a confident HR professional who brings:
* Proven experience in a generalist or business partner HR role, ideally within a professional services or partnership environment.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at Partner level.
* Expertise across recruitment, employee relations, learning and development, and organisational change.
* A pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach with high attention to detail and confidentiality.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of one of Scotland’s most respected independent law firms. You’ll work closely with our Partners, enjoy variety across strategic and hands‑on work, and have real scope to make an impact.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Liz Frost, Frost Legal Limited
E: liz@frostlegal.co.uk
T: 0131 538 0900
M: 07399 933089
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Human Resources
Industry
Law Practice
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