EMEA Senior HR Manager

Our client, a highly respected international law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior HR Manager to lead their people strategy across the UK and wider EMEA region. This is a rare opportunity to join a premium legal brand where HR is truly valued at partner level. The role will suit a commercially minded HR leader with strong operational and strategic capability –
and crucially, hands‑on experience supporting teams in Germany and Poland.

As Senior HR Manager, you will:

• Act as a trusted adviser to partners and senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop and deliver the HR strategy across the UK and EMEA.
• Provide expert HR and employment practice guidance for teams in Germany and Poland.
• Lead on employee relations, organisational design, and workforce planning.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end talent lifecycle, including performance management, L&D, and succession planning.
• Drive cultural, engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives across regional offices.
• Partner closely with Reward, Recruitment, and L&D teams.
• Mentor and guide junior HR colleagues to support a high‑performing function.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Extensive HR leadership experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong, demonstrable EMEA exposure, with deep understanding of the German and Polish employment landscapes.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to build credibility quickly at partner level.
• A pragmatic, solutions‑oriented mindset with excellent judgement.
• Experience leading change and managing complex people matters across jurisdictions.
• Outstanding communication skills and cultural awareness.

• The opportunity to join a world‑class law firm with a people‑centric culture.
• Strategic exposure and the ability to drive regional impact.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
  
  A collaborative, forward‑thinking leadership team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned HR leader looking to broaden their EMEA influence within a top‑tier legal environment.

To apply or request a confidential discussion, please contact, a or submit your CV.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.