HR Manager

HR Manager – 12 Month FTC

Prestigious US firm housed in central London is looking to hire a new HR Manager to join the London office on an initial 12 Month FTC working with the HR Director to manage the HR Generalist team.

Salary up to £90,000

Exceptional Employee Benefits

Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 remotely

Responsibilities for the HR Manager will include:

• Acting as a key business partner to the London office, under the Director of HR, providing support to partners, counsel and associate populations in a HR generalist capacity
• Provide support and guidance to partners and employees in the London office on all  employee relations issues when they arise, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance management
• Assist the HR Director  in the co-ordination of annual salary and bonus review processes for the London office
• Working in conjunction with the HR Director  to manage and co-ordinate the annual fee earner appraisal process Manage the secondment (internal and external) and transfer processes
• Support the HR Director in reviewing, developing and implementing policies and procedures as well as monitoring effectiveness of policies and initiatives
• Management of Workday, project planning as necessary
• Deal with immigration and visa applications and related issues
• Involvement in various D&I initiatives and become member of one of the Inclusion Committee sub-committees
• Run interview skills and performance review training as appropriate
• Management of Modern Slavery training and annual statement each year
• Keep up-to-date with relevant employment law updates
• Supporting the HR Director and Recruitment Manager with any recruitment as appropriate

Key Skills and Experience required for the HR Manager will include:

• CIPD Level 5 or above qualified
• Experience of working in a law firm at Manager level
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to work well in a team and contribute fully to its success
• Robust character; ability to interact with people at all levels in a polite and constructive way