A leading law firm has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced People & Culture Manager to join them for a 12 month FTC. Reporting to the COO, this role will work closely with senior leadership to shape culture, strengthen organisational capability, and deliver a high-quality, consistent people experience.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Leading the delivery of core HR operations, ensuring processes are efficient, compliant and commercially aligned
* Acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders on day-to-day HR matters, including performance, employee relations and best practice
* Supporting recruitment across both fee-earning and business services populations, including graduate and early careers programmes
* Developing and embedding career development frameworks and progression pathways across the organisation
* Driving performance management activity and supporting managers to build effective coaching and leadership capability
* Designing and implementing learning and development programmes aligned to business needs
* Owning and optimising the HR system to enhance data integrity, reporting and employee self-service
* Contributing to the evolution of the firm’s employee value proposition and retention strategies
* Supporting the delivery of a clear and intentional culture agenda, aligned to values and business priorities
* Leading wellbeing initiatives to support a positive, inclusive and sustainable working environment
* Line management of a junior HR team member
Candidate profile:
* Proven HR experience within a professional services environment (ideally legal)
* Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation
* CIPD qualified (Level 5 or equivalent)
* Credible, pragmatic and confident operating with senior stakeholders
* Able to balance operational delivery with longer-term strategic initiatives
* Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working autonomously
Equal Opportunities
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