Human Resources Manager

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

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Jo Holdsworth Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a forward-thinking and dynamic law firm in the heart of Leeds in their search for a Fixed Term HR Manager to cover maternity leave.

This role will focus on providing high-level HR support to Directors, Global Chiefs, and senior leadership teams, ensuring best practices across the full employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be a strong HR generalist with extensive Employee Relations (ER) experience, capable of handling complex cases at a senior level and people management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support leadership teams in the USA and the UK.
• Partner with senior stakeholders on workforce planning, talent retention, and leadership development.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to exit, ensuring best practices at every stage.
• Oversee performance management processes, advising on appraisals and goal setting for senior leadership teams.
• Manage and oversee professional services team.
• Lead and deliver HR projects to improve engagement, efficiency, and compliance.
• Lead and manage complex ER cases involving senior employees, including disciplinaries, grievances, and performance issues. Working closely with the Senior HR Manager.
• Conduct and oversee investigations related to employee relations matters at the executive level.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, HR policies, and best practice.
• Oversee HR systems and data management, ensuring accurate reporting and insights for senior leadership.
• Work closely with the wider HR teams on workload.

Skills Required:

• Proven experience as a Generalist HR Manager within a fast-paced environment, preferably professional services.
• Strong expertise in Employee Relations, particularly at the executive level.
• Experience advising Managing Directors, Chiefs, and senior stakeholders on HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex HR cases with sensitivity and discretion.
• Proactive and dynamic way of working.
• Personable and able to collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to hit the ground running.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Human Resources and Legal

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting