Head of People (HR) - 12m FTC - Successful Law Firm - London / Hybrid - £120k-£140k great benefits We are on the hunt for a CIPD qualified, highly experienced, strategic and operational Head of People (HR) to join a leading London Law Firm on a 12m FTC. Working closely with the HR team, partners and business services leaders, the Interim Head of People & Culture will play a key role in the leadership of the HR function. You will help deliver an ambitious people strategy and foster a high-performance culture whilst ensuring operational excellence. What’s on offer: Our client is offering a competitive salary and core and flexible benefits scheme, which includes 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, life assurance, private medical insurance, discretionary bonus and more! Standard working hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm and hybrid working is offered. Key responsibilities as the Interim Head of People (HR) will include: * Overseeing the People and Culture team, providing line management and development * Acting as the point of escalation for the HR Business partnering, operations, DEI and talent development teams as required * Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on people-related matters including organisational design, workforce planning and ER * Ensuring team and company compliance with UK employment law and regulatory requirements on all HR matters * Developing, tracking and reporting on HR related metrics * Overseeing the management of the department’s budgets * Overseeing the annual reward benchmarking project and reward review processes * Supporting a culture of continuous learning and professional development throughout the company And much more! What we’re looking for: * Professional HR or business qualification (Level 7 CIPD/MA/MBA) or similar * Demonstrable experience within a senior generalist HR / People leadership role, preferably within a law firm, although professional services environment will be considered * Strong track record of leading an HR / people team and developing HR / People projects * Expertise across multiple HR disciplines including ER, talent and development, performance, DEI and operations * Ability to provide both strategic and operational support at a senior level * Excellent project management capabilities * Proven ability to quickly gain credibility at all levels * Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills * IT literate with good MS Office and experience with HR systems, analytics and data * Available imminently and able to commit to a 12m FTC Interested in this fantastic People / HR opportunity? If you possess the PQE, knowledge and experience we’re looking for and want to work for a successful law firm in London, then we want to hear from you ASAP! Please submit your CV, quoting ‘LO - Interim Head of People and Culture - HR