Performance Development Manager / HR Manager

Fantastic newly-created role at expanding global law firm! Our client is seeking a Performance and Development Manager to lead the implementation and management of a strong performance management prorgramme for associates to ensure that they are optimising their potential. This role will be solely focused on performance management.

Key responsibilities will include:

Building strong relationships with the partner group to gain a thorough understanding of the performance level of each individual associate in the practice group. Building and maintaining excellent relationships with all associates, ensuring regular dialogue on a one to one basis to discuss performance and development requirements. Facilitating all performance and development communication between partners and associates. Implementing and managing a quarterly performance review cycle for associates. Managing and reviewing performance metrics to ensure all associates are receiving appropriate development opportunities. In conjunction with the Learning & Development Manager, evaluating training and development requirements of each associate on a quarterly basis. Reporting to the Head of HR - London with reports and analysis when required.

The ideal candidate will have previous HR Manager or relevant experience, ideally within a legal/professional services firm. You must have significant performance management and HR operations experience, and a track record of working with senior management. You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, and will be self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently. Sound judgement, sharp business acumen and excellent communication skills are a must! CIPD qualification is preferred.