At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage employee relations, training, compliance, and performance management in a dynamic legal environment.
- Company: Join Tuckers Solicitors, a top UK criminal defence firm with a rich history.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting transformation period with a chance to shape the future of the firm.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in modernising a respected firm while developing your HR skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR, strong communication skills, and a CIPD Level 3 qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
About Us
Tuckers Solicitors is one of the UK's leading criminal defence firms, with a nationwide team of expert lawyers delivering high-quality legal representation across the full range of criminal offences since 1980. We are recognised by Chambers, The Legal 500 and Spears 500, and our lawyers have picked up accolades including Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year, Justice Human Rights Lawyer of the Year, and The Law Society's Solicitor of the Year Award. We are now entering an exciting period of transformation and growth, bringing genuine start-up energy and pace to a well-established, respected firm. It's a rare opportunity to help shape how a 45-year-old institution modernises.
We are looking for an HR Manager to be part of that journey: someone with strong HR knowledge who wants real ownership and the chance to make a visible, lasting impact in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Employee Relations: Foster a positive work environment and manage employee relations, including addressing employee concerns and conflict resolution.
- Training and Development: Work in conjunction with the Compliance Manager, Talent Manager and Regional Partners to ensure appropriate training is in place to ensure compliance with legal requirements, whilst enabling individual career development.
- Compliance & Employment Law: Ensuring all relevant employment laws and regulations are complied with, providing support to all for supporting HMRC queries related to payroll and employment law matters.
- Policy Development: Ensure policies are aligned with the firm's strategic plans, are up to date, communicated and enforced appropriately.
- Performance Management: Ensure all roles have clearly defined job descriptions in place, with clearly defined deliverables and appropriate performance metrics, and that appropriate performance management processes are in place to ensure regular feedback and coaching to support delivery.
What We Are Looking For
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- High level of integrity and ethical judgement.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and needs.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational skills.
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience, ideally within a professional services environment.
- Strong understanding of using HR systems to instil best practice in managing people and associated people processes.
- Employment Law (desirable).
- Proficiency in payroll processing, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies.
- CIPD Level 3 qualification.
Working Arrangement
- Full-time - Monday to Friday.
- Hybrid setup - 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home.
Why Join Us?
- Gain valuable experience in a leading law firm.
- Work with a supportive and dynamic team.
Human Resources Manager in Manchester employer: Tuckers Solicitors
Tuckers Solicitors is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative journey within a respected criminal defence firm. With a supportive and dynamic team, employees benefit from a hybrid working arrangement that promotes work-life balance, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-paced environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience in a leading law firm recognised for its commitment to excellence.
