A newly created opportunity for a senior HR Manager to lead the HR function for the growing London office of a full-service US law firm.
Working closely with Partners and global HR colleagues, the successful candidate will report into the Director of Administration, manage and develop a team of two, and take ownership of all people matters. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact generalist role with real breadth; from ER to talent development, D&I, and culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day‑to‑day HR operations for the London office, acting as the primary HR point of contact for Partners and managers.
- Provide expert, pragmatic advice on employee relations, performance management and UK employment law.
- Lead, coach and develop a small local HR team – including an HR Senior Specialist and HR Assistant – creating clear development pathways, building confidence and capability, and fostering a high‑quality, client‑focused service.
- Handle complex ER matters including grievances, disciplinaries and conflict resolution.
- Oversee onboarding, talent development, L&D, succession planning and employee engagement.
- Manage compensation and benefits benchmarking, right‑to‑work compliance and skilled worker visa processes.
- Support organisational change, workforce planning and the ongoing rollout of firm‑wide people initiatives.
- Ensure GDPR compliance and maintain HR policies, procedures and systems (Workday).
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