Summary: The role of HR Manager at a dynamic law firm in Leeds involves providing high-level HR support to senior leadership teams, focusing on best practices throughout the employee lifecycle. The position requires a strong HR generalist with extensive Employee Relations experience, particularly in managing complex cases at a senior level. This is a fixed-term position covering maternity leave, emphasizing collaboration with leadership teams in both the USA and the UK. The ideal candidate will lead HR projects and ensure compliance with employment law and HR policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support leadership teams in the USA and the UK.
• Partner with senior stakeholders on workforce planning, talent retention, and leadership development.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to exit, ensuring best practices at every stage.
• Oversee performance management processes, advising on appraisals and goal setting for senior leadership teams.
• Manage and oversee professional services team.
• Lead and deliver HR projects to improve engagement, efficiency, and compliance.
• Lead and manage complex ER cases involving senior employees, including disciplinaries, grievances, and performance issues.
• Conduct and oversee investigations related to employee relations matters at the executive level.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, HR policies, and best practice.
• Oversee HR systems and data management, ensuring accurate reporting and insights for senior leadership.
• Work closely with the wider HR teams on workload.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as a Generalist HR Manager within a fast-paced environment, preferably professional services.
• Strong expertise in Employee Relations, particularly at the executive level.
• Experience advising Managing Directors, Chiefs, and senior stakeholders on HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex HR cases with sensitivity and discretion.
• Proactive and dynamic way of working.
• Personable and able to collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to hit the ground running.

Salary (Rate): £65,000.00

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other