Human Resources Manager

This is a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract for Maternity Cover.

Job responsibilities:

• Ensuring the delivery of outstanding operational service, working closely with the HR Manager and HR Administrators
• Provide trusted one to one advice, guidance and coaching to partners and employees on all HR matters.
• Advise on employee relations matters across all areas of the business, seeking advice from the Senior HR Manager on complex cases.
• Supporting the business with the annual review process including delivery of training.
• Advise on HR policy, making or recommending appropriate decisions.
• To work with partners and business services on key initiatives and implementation of key priorities.
• To provide strategic input into the HR strategy and to assist with initiatives, working closely with the HR team.
• Co-ordination of the wellbeing strategy.
• Involvement in Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
• To support on HR projects, such as the implementation of the new HRIS.
• Line management and support of HR Administrators.

Job skills and qualifications:

• Proven HR knowledge and experience at manager level. Experience in a professional services organisation and/or law firm is desirable.
• A strong client service attitude. Being able to deal with demanding clients and build creditability, confidence and effective working relationships with senior stakeholders is imperative.
• Well-developed and sophisticated written and oral communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and must be able to meet conflicting deadlines.

General skills:

• Well organised, uses initiative, prioritises appropriately, proactive, shows attention to detail, manages own workload and meets deadlines.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills (respectful, positive, articulate, professional and sympathetic).
• Delivers HR services with a “can do” and when necessary, “hands on” approach.
• Shares information and ideas and keeps abreast of developments externally and how that might be relevant for Stewarts.
• Shows sound judgement and decision-making skills; acts within boundaries.
• Shows commitment, passion and enthusiasm.
• Is a respectful, reliable and supportive team player.
• Reflects the firm’s culture and represents the firm appropriately.