HR Manager / HRBP - Generalist role with Top 100 UK Firm - 6 month FTC

This growing national law firm is looking for a HR Manager / HR Business Partner to join their HR team, on a 6-month contract basis.

This is a fantastic generalist role with a varied mix of hands-on operational responsibilities and business partnering, across all aspects of HR, including:

• Generalist HR advice regarding the firm's policies and procedures relating to performance management, disciplinary and grievance, maternity/paternity, and flexible working, etc, and suggesting process improvements;
• Recruitment including resource planning, resourcing directly and using social media etc where possible, liaising with external agencies, and interviewing and assisting with decision making;
• Employee relations including advising on ER and performance management, leading appraisal processes, handling and resolving any issues, liaising with L&D regarding development requirements;
• Payroll and benefits including salary review processes, and bench-marking to market and competitors;
• Engaging with and participating in firm's Diversity and Inclusion programme and activities; and 
• Managing assigned budgets, ensuring up-to-date documentation and record-keeping, and any associated duties.

The ideal candidate will need several years' generalist HR Management experience, preferably gained within a legal or professional services environment. You’ll also have excellent communication skills, an ability to think strategically, and work collaboratively. 

This is a contract role for 6 months to cover an absence. The firm is a growing Top 100 firm, rated highly in Chambers. They have an excellent reputation, a great atmosphere with flexible working, and friendly and supportive teams, and are offering a competitive package with additional benefits.

Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as short-listing for this exciting opportunity will begin immediately.

Please note: Verity Appointments prides itself on providing an excellent service, however as competition will be high for this role, we will only be able to contact successful applicants. We hope that you will apply for any other positions that interest you in the future.