We are a well-established, highly respected and growing accountancy practice seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to lead and develop our people strategy. This role is central to building a positive workplace culture, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, and supporting partners, managers and employees across the company.
You will act as a trusted advisor to leadership while managing day-to-day HR operations and driving continuous improvement in HR practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to exit processes
* Manage recruitment for trainee, qualified, and senior professional roles
* Advise partners and managers on employee relations, performance management, disciplinaries, and grievances
* Ensure compliance with employment legislation and professional standards
* Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures suitable for a regulated professional services environment
* Support learning, development, CPD, and career progression frameworks
* Oversee performance review and appraisal processes
* Maintain accurate HR records and provide management reporting
* Work with PeopleHR software to improve use and knowledge around the firm
* Employee engagement auto nominations and support to the partners.
About You
* Proven HR management experience, ideally within accountancy, professional services, or a regulated environment
* Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
* Confident advising senior managers including partners
* Practical, discreet, and commercially aware
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Able to balance employee advocacy with business needs
Qualifications & Experience
* CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent preferred)
* Proven experience in a senior HR role, ideally as an HR Manager
* Strong knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and best practices
Benefits of working at Rowleys
* Competitive market rate salary
* Salary sacrifice schemes
* Open plan office space
* Free onsite parking
* Healthshield
* 34 days’ holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
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No obligations, just a friendly chat to help you find the best way to help you get to where you want to be.
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