HR Manager; FTC)

HR Manager (12 Month FTC) Top City law firm is seeking a CIPD qualified HR Manager with prior law firm experience to join their London office on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. Salary to £77,000 12-month fixed-term contract Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days remote Great employee benefits including private health and dental care, season ticket loan, and more City / Liverpool Street HR Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Be an escalation point and provide guidance to the HR Advisors, Recruitment Coordinator and HR Administrator on a day-to-day basis Advise on ER issues including support the Head of HR with more complex ER issues and coaching and guiding the HR Advisors with their client group ER issues Manage the full employee lifecycle for client group including absences, extended leave, probation periods and leavers processes Work closely with the Training Principal in the successful delivery of the firm’s Training Contract Manage the Trainee Solicitor seat rotation process Manage the Trainee Solicitor qualification process, including dealing with all SRA requirements Organise and run the Firm’s Summer Vacation Scheme, with support from the Recruitment Coordinator Manage (in liaison with the course provider and Trainees) the PSC course and support Trainees in the successful completion of the SQE2 as required Manage the Firm’s practising certificate renewal process – SRA, CILEx, and any others as appropriate HR Manager

Skills & Requirements:

Must have HR Manager experience working in a law firm, ideally with Trainees and Vacation Schemes CIPD Level 7 qualified (or working towards) In depth knowledge of HR best practice & understanding of HR strategy Must have experience developing and delivering assessment centres