- Oversee hiring processes, conduct interviews, manage pre-employment checks, induction training, visa/sponsorship applications, and handle exit processes for leavers.
- Regularly review and update HR policies, ensure compliance with data protection and health & safety standards, and maintain accurate employee records.
- Coordinate appraisals and pay reviews, prepare salary and bonus information, process monthly payroll, and provide advice on employee relations issues like performance and disciplinary actions.
- Manage employee benefits, liaise with brokers/providers, identify training needs, coordinate training programs, and monitor sickness absence.
- Assist with projects, process improvements, renewal of practising certificates, individual memberships, and subscriptions, and publish diversity data bi-annually.
- Excellent people skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels, supported by strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Demonstrates sound judgement, professionalism, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Skilled in project management and adept at using IT tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards), with strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices. Experience in a standalone HR role and/or the legal industry is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to thrive in a generalist HR role within a fast-paced environment, managing diverse responsibilities with confidence and efficiency.