Human Resources Manager

Job description

HR Manager (Business Services), 12 month FTC

A standout opportunity for a focused and results-driven HR Manager to join a top City law firm.

This role is for a maternity cover and the HR Manager is the key contact for Senior Business Services leaders in London to ensure HR is supporting their people and operational priorities.

The role pro-actively delivers HR services to all eight Business Services departments in London, comprising over 600 employees.

• Salary circa £90k
• Based in Canary Wharf
• Hybrid working
• Gym membership contribution
• Wellbeing fund

Key Responsibilities of the HR Manager:

• Business partnering and day-to-day operations
• Responsibility for the day-to-day management of HR matters for London Business Services
• Act as the first point of contact for Senior Business Services leaders on all HR issues, operating as a trusted HR adviser and sounding board
• Supervise and support the HR Business Partners to lead on the day-to-day HR operations for London Business Services
• Provide direction, expert guidance and support to Senior Business Services Leaders and Business Services Managers
• Work with Recruitment Managers to advise of any Business Services resourcing needs
• Lead the salary review and bonus process.

Skills & Requirements of the HR Manager:

• A minimum of 5 years' HR generalist and business partnering experience with proven experience of operating at Manager or Business Partner level.
• Able to demonstrate they have been a key decision maker in relation to complex HR issues, recommending commercial solutions and guidance in approach
• Extensive and robust experience of running complex employee relations cases autonomously with a sound understanding of current employment legislation.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders on change management initiatives
• Excellent understanding of talent and performance management processes
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Strong coaching skills

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City Of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English