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HR Manager
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London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-26
Listing for:
LR Legal Recruitment
Contract
position Listed on 2026-02-26
Job specializations:
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HR/Recruitment
Employee Relations, Talent Manager -
Management
Employee Relations, Talent Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
HR Manager
Salary – Competitive
London
Fixed-Term Contract – 6 Months
Start - ASAP
The Firm
Our client is a long-established and highly respected law firm, recognised for delivering exceptional legal services across public and private sectors. With a reputation built on expertise, collaboration, and integrity, they are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join them on a 6-month fixed-term contract while their current HR Manager is on leave.
The Role
This is a standalone and hands-on HR Manager role responsible for overseeing the full employee lifecycle and providing strategic and operational HR support across the firm.
You will work closely with the Managing Partners and senior leadership team to ensure best practice HR processes, compliance with employment law and the continued development of a positive and high-performing culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading day-to-day HR operations across the firm
* Advising partners and managers on employee relations matters
* Managing performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes
* Overseeing recruitment and onboarding processes
* Reviewing and updating HR policies in line with current UK employment legislation
* Supporting learning and development initiatives
* Monitoring absence management and wellbeing initiatives
* Managing payroll liaison and HR systems
* Providing HR reporting and strategic insights to leadership
About You
* CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum
* Proven HR management experience within a law firm or professional services environment
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law
* Experience handling complex employee relations matters
* Confident working autonomously in a standalone capacity
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Lucy Osborne for a confidential discussion.
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