Head of Human Resources

Company: Ryder Reid Legal
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Title: Head of HR

Location: London

Working Arrangement: 4 days a week are required in the London office.

Requirements: Extensive generalist HR experience at a senior level and team management experience.

This role will deliver senior-level HR support and leadership to the London office, serving as the primary point of contact for operational HR matters and driving key HR projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with global leadership to design and deliver talent management strategies for the London office.
  • Lead HR Operations, ensuring efficient, high-quality, and compliant service delivery.
  • Provide strategic leadership to Professional Development and Recruitment teams, driving performance and alignment with business goals.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to partners, managers, and employees on HR matters, including performance, policy, and employee relations.
  • Ensure full compliance with UK employment law and alignment with firm-wide HR policies and standards.
  • Oversee HR budget, employee benefits, and leave programmes to support organisational priorities and employee wellbeing.
  • Drive continuous improvement through HR systems, data analytics, and technology to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

About You

  • Significant HR leadership experience ideally gained within the legal sector and/or professional services with full CIPD qualification.
  • Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery

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!

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For almost thirty years, we’ve been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for our latest vacancies. https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ryder-reid-legal

Posted: May 25th, 2026