HR Manager

Avocet recruitment ltd • Permanent • Honiton, Devon, England, United Kingdom • 5d ago

Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is pleased to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor to join a growing and people-focused HR team at a well-regarded regional law firm in Honiton.

This is a varied and impactful role offering genuine scope to shape the firm's HR offering within a supportive and collegiate environment.

About the Client

Our client is a long-standing regional law firm serving businesses and individuals across Devon and Somerset. With a genuine commitment to their people's growth and a firm-wide culture built on collaboration and professional development, this is a practice where careers are nurtured and progression is actively encouraged.

About the Role

Working closely with the Head of HR, you will provide an efficient, responsive and high-quality HR advisory service to partners, heads of department, managers and employees across the firm. This is a full-time, office-based role that plays a central part in aligning the firm's people strategy with its long-term objectives.

HR Manager Responsibilities

Overseeing the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, talent acquisition and performance management
Providing expert HR advice to managers on employee relations, grievances and conflict resolution
Developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies in compliance with current UK employment legislation
Championing the firm's culture and driving employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
Managing compensation, benefits and reward strategies
Attending meetings and taking minutes
Managing internal communications regarding starters and leavers

HR Manager Requirements

At least two years' experience in an HR advisory role
CIPD qualified to Level 5 or above
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of an organisation
Strong problem-solving skills and a confident, self-starting approach
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to confidentiality

Desirable

Experience in a law firm or professional services environment

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Birthday leave
Option to buy and sell holiday
Discounted legal services
Good work-life balance

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded and personable HR professional with a genuine passion for people operations and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to a growing firm. You'll bring strong employment law knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills, and the confidence to advise at all levels with clarity and professionalism.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers.

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