At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR initiatives and support a diverse workforce in a prestigious law firm.
- Company: Global law firm known for its dynamic culture and exceptional HR practices.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, generous benefits, and a flexible 4-day work week.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on employee relations and organisational effectiveness in a leading firm.
- Qualifications: Extensive HR experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and CIPD Level 7 preferred.
The predicted salary is between 49546 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: London. Working Arrangement: 4 days a week in the London office. Highly competitive salary and benefits.
My global and esteemed international law firm client is seeking an experienced HR leader to drive the delivery of exceptional HR support across a large and diverse workforce. The Senior HR Manager will bring extensive expertise in UK employment law and regulatory compliance, a strong record of successfully navigating complex employee relations cases, and the ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders across a dynamic and multifaceted organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on people strategy, organisational effectiveness and workforce planning.
- Lead complex employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance, absence management, restructures, redundancies and settlements.
- Ensure compliance with employment law, regulatory requirements, firm policies and HR best practice, mitigating people-related risk.
- Lead the HR Operations function, delivering efficient, compliant and high-quality HR services across the employee lifecycle.
- Partner with reviewers, global HR teams and business leaders to support performance reviews, progression decisions and associate departures.
- Provide strategic and operational HR support across fee-earner and business services populations.
- Lead organisational change initiatives, including restructures, TUPE transfers, integrations and transformation programmes.
- Coach and develop managers to strengthen people management capability and drive consistent application of firm policies and values.
About You:
This role requires a confident Senior HR professional who can balance strategic thinking with operational excellence while driving positive employee outcomes and organisational performance. Significant HR experience gained within a Senior HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or equivalent role. Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and current regulator requirements, with the ability to apply this pragmatically in a legal environment. Demonstrable experience managing high volumes of complex employee relations cases across a large workforce. CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent) preferred. Degree level education or equivalent professional experience.
Application Process:
For further information and to apply, please submit your resume. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted. We look forward to receiving your application!
Senior Human Resources Manager employer: Ryder Reid Legal
Ryder Reid Legal is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in the heart of London. With a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a strong focus on employee growth, this global firm provides the perfect platform for legal professionals to advance their careers while enjoying a balanced lifestyle. Join a collaborative team that values your contributions and fosters professional development.
