Head of People (HR)
Head of People (HR) – 12m FTC – Successful Law Firm – London / Hybrid – £120k-£140k + great benefits
We are on the hunt for a CIPD qualified, highly experienced, strategic and operational Head of People (HR) to join a leading London Law Firm on a 12m FTC.
Working closely with the HR team, partners and business services leaders, the Interim Head of People & Culture will play a key role in the leadership of the HR function.
You will help deliver an ambitious people strategy and foster a high-performance culture whilst ensuring operational excellence.
What’s on offer:
Our client is offering a competitive salary and core and flexible benefits scheme, which includes 25+ days annual leave, pension scheme, life assurance, private medical insurance, enhanced sick pay and maternity/paternity pay, discretionary bonus, wellness subsidy, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, dental cover and more!
Standard working hours are 9.30am – 5.30pm and hybrid working is offered.
Key responsibilities as the Interim Head of People (HR) will include:
- Overseeing the People and Culture team, providing line management and development
- Acting as the point of escalation for the HR Business partnering, operations, DEI and talent development teams as required
- Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on people-related matters including organisational design, workforce planning and ER
- Ensuring team and company compliance with UK employment law and regulatory requirements on all HR matters
- Developing, tracking and reporting on HR related metrics
- Overseeing the management of the department’s budgets
- Overseeing the annual reward benchmarking project and reward review processes
- Supporting a culture of continuous learning and professional development throughout the company
And much more!
What we’re looking for:
- Professional HR or business qualification (Level 7 CIPD/MA/MBA) or similar
- Demonstrable experience within a senior generalist HR / People leadership role, preferably within a law firm, although professional services environment will be considered
- Strong track record of leading an HR / people team and developing HR / People projects
- Expertise across multiple HR disciplines including ER, talent and development, performance, DEI and operations
- Ability to provide both strategic and operational support at a senior level
- Excellent project management capabilities
- Proven ability to quickly gain credibility at all levels
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
- IT literate with good MS Office and experience with HR systems, analytics and data
- Available imminently and able to commit to a 12m FTC
Interested in this fantastic People / HR opportunity?
If you possess the PQE, knowledge and experience we’re looking for and want to work for a successful law firm in London, then we want to hear from you ASAP!
Please submit your CV, quoting ‘LO – Interim Head of People and Culture – HR’
To apply for this job email your details to dawnh@carousel.co.uk.
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