Human Resources Business Partner in Monmouth

Location: Hybrid or remote, with attendance at the Monmouth office as required.

Reports to: Senior Leadership / Head of Operations.

Rubric Law is seeking a HR Business Partner for a hybrid or remote role but must be willing to attend the office in Monmouth as and when required.

Why Rubric? Rubric Law is a growing boutique commercial law firm with a friendly, ambitious team and a strong focus on professional standards, client care and career development. We value hard work, collaboration and meaningful contributions to the future of the firm.

The Role: Rubric Law is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to take ownership of the firm’s people function and support the next stage of our growth. This is a strategic and hands-on role, working closely with senior leadership to build and implement a recruitment and staff retention strategy that supports the firm’s commercial objectives, culture and long-term growth plans. The role will be instrumental in helping the firm attract excellent talent, retain high-performing team members, improve employee engagement, strengthen internal HR processes and compliance and ensure that Rubric continues to provide a positive, professional and ambitious working environment.

The successful candidate will oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, wellbeing, HR administration, payroll coordination and compliance with UK employment law. This role will suit an experienced HR professional who is commercially minded, confident working autonomously, and comfortable operating in both a strategic and practical capacity within a growing professional services business.

What will be expected of you? You will be expected to live the values of the firm and act as a trusted partner to senior leadership and the wider team. You will be responsible for developing and delivering practical people strategies that support business growth, improve staff retention and help Rubric attract and develop the right talent. You will be confident working independently, but within the framework and culture of the firm. You will be an excellent communicator, highly organised, discreet, proactive and able to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment Strategy & Talent Acquisition: Build and lead the firm’s recruitment strategy in line with its growth plans. Work with senior leadership to identify current and future hiring needs. Develop job descriptions, role profiles and candidate specifications. Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including advertising, screening, interview coordination, candidate assessment and offer management. Improve the employer brand and approach to attracting high-quality candidates. Build relationships with recruiters, recruitment platforms and relevant professional networks. Support hiring managers with interview structure, candidate evaluation and decision-making. Ensure recruitment processes are efficient, professional, inclusive and aligned with the firm’s culture.
• Staff Retention, Engagement & Culture: Develop and implement a staff retention strategy that supports long-term growth. Identify opportunities to improve employee engagement, satisfaction and performance. Lead initiatives that support a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture. Support wellbeing initiatives and internal communications. Act as a trusted point of contact for staff on HR-related matters. Support career development, progression planning and professional growth across the firm.
• Performance, Development & Employee Lifecycle: Oversee appraisal, performance review and feedback processes. Support managers with performance conversations and development planning. Manage employee lifecycle changes, including promotions, role changes, contract amendments and salary review processes. Support onboarding and induction planning to ensure new joiners integrate successfully. Coordinate offboarding processes, including exit interviews, asset return and final pay coordination. Use feedback from exit interviews and employee engagement activity to inform retention and recruitment strategy.
• HR Administration, Compliance and Payroll: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation. Draft, review and maintain HR policies, contracts and procedures ensuring compliance with UK employment law, GDPR and best practice. Coordinate monthly payroll data with Head of Operations, including absences, bonuses, deductions and employee changes. Respond to payroll queries, improve process and produce HR reports and metrics where required. Ensure confidentiality and discretion in all HR matters.

Who will you be working with? You will have direct access to senior leadership and the wider team, working closely with the Head of Operations, Managing Director and leadership group to ensure the people strategy supports the firm’s commercial objectives, culture and growth plans.

Who are we? Rubric Law is a boutique commercial law firm with a small, friendly and ambitious team. We work together, value each other’s contributions and take pride in delivering excellent client care and professional service. Our work is serious and demands high standards and productivity, but we operate within a supportive environment where people are encouraged to develop and contribute meaningfully to the firm’s future. Our specialisms include corporate, commercial, property and employment law, and we have built a reputation for excellence in these areas. We are eager to grow, explore new markets and continue building a team that shares our values and ambitions.

What will you be like?

Essential Skills and Experience:

• CIPD Level 5 minimum.
• Proven experience in a senior HR role, HR Business Partner role or similar position.
• Experience building or leading recruitment and staff retention strategies.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing recruitment processes from end to end.
• Experience supporting performance management, employee engagement and staff development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of the HR function.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to align people strategy with business objectives.
• High standards of confidentiality, discretion and professionalism.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience working within professional services or the legal sector.
• CIPD Level 7 or working towards it.
• Experience using recruitment platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed or similar.
• Experience using HR and payroll systems such as BrightPay, Xero or similar.
• Experience developing HR policies, employee engagement initiatives and internal communications.
• Familiarity with the HR requirements of a regulated professional services environment.
• Strategic thinking.
• Commercial judgement.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• Proactive problem-solving.
• Strong communication.
• Relationship building.
• Independent initiative.
• Team collaboration.
• Professional integrity.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to balance strategic and operational responsibilities.

Location and Hours: This is a full-time, employed role available on a hybrid or remote basis. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 9.00am to 5.30pm.

Next Steps: For more information or a confidential conversation please get in touch with the Head of Business Operations on 0117 4354350. Applications to be submitted by email to lisa.butcher@rubric.law.