Academy HR Director

4 weeks ago


Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Birketts Full time
About Birketts

Birketts is a leading UK law firm with a rich heritage spanning 160 years. With over 700 lawyers and legal professionals across six offices, we provide expert advice to businesses, government, and public sector organizations, as well as individuals, in the UK and internationally.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR leader to join our Ipswich-based HR team as Head of HR. As a key member of our HR leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving Birketts' HR vision and strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and support the HR team, setting direction and priorities, and actively coaching and developing team members to excel in their roles.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance to Heads of Division, Partners, team leaders, and the HR team on complex human resource issues, including employee relations and policy application and development.
  • Drive organizational effectiveness and engagement projects, enhancing our approach to talent acquisition, reward and recognition, performance management, and career progression.
  • Manage annual HR processes and initiatives, including the engagement survey, gender pay gap reporting, career progression, and salary review process.
  • Support equality, diversity, and inclusion efforts, collaborating with the Chair of the People and Culture Committee to enhance and implement our approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Review and improve HR systems and processes to ensure maximum compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
  • Develop and report on relevant HR metrics and data, collecting and analyzing HR data to inform decision-making, track performance, and identify areas for improvement.
  • Lead merger and acquisition activities, providing HR leadership and expertise during mergers and acquisitions to ensure smooth integration and alignment of HR practices.
Requirements
  • CIPD qualified or equivalent professional HR qualification.
  • Proven experience in a senior HR role, with a strong focus on both strategic and operational aspects.
  • Advanced knowledge of employment law, policies, and best practice.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess and interpret HR metrics and data and use insights to inform HR strategies and decisions.
About Our Culture

At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth.

Benefits
  • 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (rising with service up to a maximum of 30 days).
  • Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service.
  • Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed).
  • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee).
  • Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme.
  • Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share).
  • Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance.
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
  • Subsidised gym membership.
  • Electric car scheme.
  • Agile/Hybrid Working Policy.
  • Dress for your Day Policy.

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