Human Resources Manager

Tuckers Solicitors is one of the UK's leading criminal defence firms, with a nationwide team of expert lawyers delivering high-quality legal representation across the full range of criminal offences since 1980. We are recognised by Chambers, The Legal 500 and Spears 500, and our lawyers have picked up accolades including Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year, Justice Human Rights Lawyer of the Year, and The Law Society's Solicitor of the Year Award.

We are now entering an exciting period of transformation and growth, bringing genuine start-up energy and pace to a well-established, respected firm. It's a rare opportunity to help shape how a 45‑year‑old institution modernises.

We are looking for an HR Manager to be part of that journey: someone with strong HR knowledge who wants real ownership and the chance to make a visible, lasting impact in a fast‑paced environment.

• Employee Relations – Foster a positive work environment and manage employee relations, including addressing employee concerns and conflict resolution.
• Training and Development – work in conjunction with the Compliance Manager, Talent Manager and Regional Partners to ensure appropriate training is in place to ensure compliance with legal requirements, whilst enabling individual career development.
• Compliance & Employment Law – Ensuring all relevant employment laws and regulations are complied with, providing support to all for supporting HMRC queries related to payroll and employment law matters.
• Policy Development – Ensure policies are aligned with the firm's strategic plans, are up to date, communicated and enforced appropriately.
• Performance Management – Ensure all roles have clearly defined job descriptions in place, with clearly defined deliverables and appropriate performance metrics, and that appropriate performance management processes are in place to ensure regular feedback and coaching to support delivery.

• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical judgement.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and needs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills.

• Proven experience, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of using HR systems to instil best practice in managing people and associated people processes.
• Employment Law (
  desirable
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• Proficiency in payroll processing, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies.

• Full-time – Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid setup – 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home.

• Gain valuable experience in a leading law firm.
• Work with a supportive and dynamic team.