HR Business Partner

This renowned law firm is recruiting for a HR Business Partner to join their team in Basingstoke. This is a critical business role with a focus on first-class internal procedures.

About the role
As the HR Business Partner, you will be responsible to the Managing Director but operating at individual, operational, and organisational levels of the firm, supporting employees, building upon processes, and managing change. You will also develop clear strategies with the Human Resource supplier and external partners.

What you’ll be doing in the role of HR Business Partner:

1. Motivating employees
   • From your colleague’s first day to their last day, the role will involve supporting them while they integrate with the team and keeping them engaged with the company purpose, missions, and values.
   • Listening to, investigating, and responding to employee feedback will be fundamental.
2. Facilitating employee wellbeing
   • The firm puts employee wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.
   • Supporting colleagues during absences and implementing diversity and inclusivity initiatives are just part of how the HR Business Partner will contribute to their success.
3. Creating consistency
   • Not only does consistency promote fairness and equality, but consistency also allows them to analyse and develop all their processes.
   • You will be creating consistency through your delivery of conduct, capability, and complaint processes.
4. Resource provision
   • Ensuring that there is a clear resource strategy that is linked to their work forecasts and strategy for growth.
   • Working with both the Human Resource partners, people, and MD to develop clear strategies for identifying the right people at the right time whether Solicitors, Legal Support Staff, or specialist business roles.
5. Developing team members
   • You will be the orchestrator of their talent management strategy.
   • Facilitating review processes and implementing programs based on the needs of individuals.
   • Supporting the firm to identify which talented individuals they want to join their team.

For the role of HR Business Partner, there is a salary on offer of circa £50,000 per annum, plus benefits.

About you
To be successful for the position of HR Business Partner, you must have / be:

• Level 3 or 5 CIPD Accreditation
• Multiple years of experience with managing talent
• A diverse experience with employee relation case management
• A model of leadership for others within the organisation
• A fantastic communicator who is capable of holding difficult conversations when necessary
• Approachable and someone that people can be open and honest with
• A can-do attitude and able to cultivate a positive organisational culture

About the company
The firm was formed in 1986, and since then has been committed to building the region's strongest, dynamic, full-service law firm built on foundations of traditional values. In 2024 they continue to be featured in the Legal 500 – a globally recognised legal directory that serves as a comprehensive guide for clients seeking premium legal services. Their values mean they pull in the same direction, tell it like it is, do the right thing, break the mould, and deliver on their goals.

How to Apply
Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of HR Business Partner on behalf of the Hiring Company, and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to. Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!