Human Resources Manager

4 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Jo Holdsworth Recruitment Ltd. Full time

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a forward-thinking and dynamic law firm in the heart of Leeds in their search for a Fixed Term HR Manager to cover maternity leave.

This role will focus on providing high-level HR support to Directors, Global Chiefs, and senior leadership teams, ensuring best practices across the full employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be a strong HR generalist with extensive Employee Relations (ER) experience, capable of handling complex cases at a senior level and people management skills.

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 oversea 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. Working closely with the Senior HR Manager.
  • 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.
  • Working closely with the wider HR teams on workload.

Skills Required:

  • 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.

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