Human Resources Manager

3 days ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Jo Holdsworth Recruitment Ltd. Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment are pleased to be partnering with a highly respected organisation within the legal services sector to recruit an experienced HR Manager on a fixed-term basis.

This role provides high-level HR support across UK and international teams, acting as a trusted partner to senior leaders. The successful candidate will be an experienced HR generalist with a strong understanding of people management, including managing one HR Advisor and overseeing a high volume of sensitive employee relations matters, within a legal services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide dedicated HR support to senior leadership teams across multiple regions.
  • Partner with stakeholders on workforce planning, talent development, retention and succession.
  • Line-manage a HR Advisor, providing guidance and support on day-to-day HR activities.
  • Oversee all stages of the employee lifecycle, ensuring processes are consistent, fair, and aligned to best practice.
  • Support performance management and development processes, advising leaders on reviews, objectives, and people-related considerations.
  • Manage and support a small HR team within the wider professional services function.
  • Lead HR projects focused on engagement, policy development, operational improvements, and team effectiveness.
  • Provide guidance on sensitive employee matters as part of wider people management support, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Maintain HR systems and reporting, ensuring accurate and insightful data for leadership.
  • Work collaboratively with the wider HR function to ensure consistent support and workload allocation.

Skills Required:

  • Proven HR generalist experience in a fast-paced, professional environment, ideally within legal or professional services.
  • Good knowledge of employee relations and people management, including managing one HR Advisor and overseeing a high volume of sensitive employee matters.
  • Confident advising senior leaders and influencing decision-making.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to handle confidential matters with discretion.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and able to pick up new processes and systems quickly.
  • Collaborative, team-focused approach with strong problem-solving abilities.

Apply now

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard back within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. By applying to this advert, you consent to Jo Holdsworth Recruitment holding your details for a 30-day period and contacting you via the methods provided.
(Jo Holdsworth Recruitment – Recruitment Agency)

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