Position Title: HR ManagerLocation: West SuffolkSalary: Competitive, dependent on experienceReference: BH-37016Work Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout The Firm:My client is a well-established law firm that has been providing expert legal services since the 1900s. With a strong reputation for excellence in client service, the firm is consistently ranked highly in both the Legal 500 and Chambers legal directories. Committed to providing practical and strategic legal advice, my client works closely with individuals and businesses both nationally and internationally.Position Overview:The firm is seeking an experienced HR Manager to play a key role in supporting and developing the firm’s workforce of 80+ employees. The successful candidate will work closely with the Practice Manager, Managing Partner, and HR Partner, driving the firm’s people strategy while ensuring a culture of inclusivity and excellence. This role is ideal for a proactive HR professional with a background in professional services, preferably within a law firm.Key Responsibilities:• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and offboarding.• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment law and best practices.• Advise Partners, senior management, and employees on HR matters, including employment law, benefits, and organisational development.• Manage employee relations issues, ensuring professionalism and confidentiality.• Lead and support HR projects, such as staff development programmes and wellbeing initiatives.• Ensure the firm’s diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives align with strategic goals.• Utilise HR management software and tools effectively.• Build and maintain strong relationships across all levels of the firm.Requirements:Essential:• Proven experience in HR management within a professional services environment, ideally within a law firm.• Strong expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management.• Ability to implement and manage HR policies in line with legal compliance and best practices.• Strong organisational, communication, and negotiation skills.• Experience handling sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism.Desirable:• Familiarity with HR practices specific to the legal sector.• Experience in implementing diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.• CIPD qualification or working towards one.The Benefits & How to Apply:• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.• Additional birthday holiday and volunteering day.• Personal pension scheme.• Group life assurance.• Support for professional development and qualifications.• Private medical insurance.• Employee assistance programme.• In-house health & wellbeing initiatives.• Car parking facilities.Apply in the strictest confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.Contact Person: Shabir JizaContact Email:Contact Phone:IMPORTANT: PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.In accordance with [The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Regulation 19](https://uksi/2003/3319/regulation/19/made)

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