HR Manager

Gemini Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Role: HR Manager

Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a professional services company who are seeking an experienced full-time HR Manager with sound experience in all aspects of HR matters.

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to recruit an experienced HR Manager. Within this role, you will work closely with the Senior Management, Department Heads, and staff to provide a proactive, professional, and customer-focused HR service.

The HR Manager is responsible for the oversight and support of all facets of the HR function, ensuring that the role acts as a business partner (i.e., to make a strategic contribution to support the delivery of the firm’s business plan). You will primarily be based at our Head office in Fenchurch Street, requiring travel to other offices as and when required.

To be successful in this position, you will have previous experience of working within a fast-paced and creative environment.

This is a full-time office-based role in the City of London office on Fenchurch Street.

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

• Responsible for HR Generalists and Learning & Development team in the UK
• Overall responsibility for the back office HR team in India
• Implementation of HR strategy
• Development of HR IT systems and processes
• Overseeing the Recruitment and Selection Process and developing a candidate pool for all positions for succession planning
• Ensure all employment practices comply with the Employment laws and regulations
• Overseeing Onboarding process
• Overseeing the overall coordination of the Probation and Appraisal process
• Overseeing and implementing training contracts & SQE processes from start to end
• Overseeing and managing Learning & Development, including training requests
• Collaborating with other Directors to ensure the smooth running of the Company from a people perspective
• Overseeing and managing employment relations issues such as grievances & disciplinary
• Overseeing staff attendance and absence monitoring
• Supporting the Performance Management Team as well as Directors and Supervisors at performance management meetings
• Providing HR reports and updates to Senior Management
• Overseeing financial elements such as payroll, compensation and benefits, EAP, maternity, and pension schemes
• Project work, including creating best practice management guides for Supervisors and Directors
• To oversee the operations of the Human Resources department for the Company
• To assist in the implementation of the firm’s Human Resources Plan in line with the firm’s published business plan
• To actively contribute to achieving HR team objectives which may also include project work

Key Skills Required:

• CIPD qualification
• HR or business-related degree
• Demonstrable experience as an HR Manager in a commercially fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage a large workload under pressure
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to influence with confidence at a senior level
• Refined written skills - the ability to write professional emails with diplomacy and tact
• A self-starter who demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills
• Professional manner, pro-active approach to work, and a team player
• Demonstrate the ability to work confidentially, remaining discreet at all times
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to work with databases
• Experience in a law firm preferable

About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities:

Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff.

The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.

The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.

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