Academy HR Director

2 weeks ago

Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Birketts Full time

The firm Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm with a heritage spanning 160 years. We have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in various locations across the UK and internationally.

We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals across four principal practice groups: property, corporate services, litigation and private client advisory.

Our Next Level Law proposition is applied to our people, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy.

The Head of HR will collaborate closely with the HR Director to define and drive Birketts' strategic vision.

You will oversee HR operations across all Birketts offices, playing a pivotal role in implementing HR strategies.

Your efforts will ensure that HR projects and key people processes adhere to best practices, are executed successfully, and deliver maximum impact.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and support the HR Team:
    • Set direction and priorities, actively coaching, developing, and mentoring team members to excel in their roles
  • Serve as a Trusted Advisor:
    • 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 Organisational Effectiveness and Engagement Projects:
    • Enhance organisational effectiveness and support engagement and growth through talent acquisition, reward and recognition, performance management and career progression initiatives
  • Manage Annual HR Processes and Initiatives:
    • Lead and develop key HR processes such as the engagement survey, gender pay gap reporting, career progression and promotion, and the salary review process
  • Support Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Efforts:
    • Collaborate with the Chair of the People and Culture Committee to enhance and implement the firm's approach to equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Review and Improve HR Systems and Processes:
    • Continuously evaluate and enhance HR systems and processes to ensure maximum compliance, efficiency and effectiveness
  • Develop and Report on relevant HR Metrics and Data:
    • Collect and analyse HR data to inform decision-making, track performance, and identify areas for improvement
  • Lead Merger and Acquisition Activities:
    • Provide 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

We offer a flexible and inclusive work environment, alongside a range of core benefits, including 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays, private healthcare, pension scheme, and staff profit share and individual performance bonus scheme.

We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.

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