Key Responsibilities

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Assist in the end-to-end recruitment process for all vacancies.
• Draft job descriptions and person specifications.
• Coordinate interviews and selection procedures.
• Oversee induction and onboarding processes for new employees.

Employee Relations

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and staff.
• Manage employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary procedures, absence management, and performance issues.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.

HR Compliance

• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Keep policies and procedures up to date and legally compliant.
• Support the firm's compliance obligations relating to staff management.

Performance and Development

• Lead annual appraisal and performance review processes.
• Identify training and development needs across the firm.
• Support succession planning and employee career development.

Staff Wellbeing and Engagement

• Promote employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Support the development of a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employee concerns and welfare matters.

Strategic HR Support

• Provide HR reports and workforce data to Directors as required.
• Assist with workforce planning and organisational development.
• Contribute to the firm's long-term people strategy.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous experience in a standalone HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing employee relations matters.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR administration systems.

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above.
• Experience working within a professional services or legal environment.
• Experience introducing and improving HR processes and procedures.

What We Offer

• Competitive starting salary of £30,000 per annum for a three-day working week.
• Equivalent full-time salary of £50,000 per annum pro rata.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to shape and develop the HR function within a growing law firm.
• Convenient Romford location with excellent transport links.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.