HR Manager

Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is pleased to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor to join a growing and people-focused HR team at a well-regarded regional law firm in Honiton.

This is a varied and impactful role offering genuine scope to shape the firm's HR offering within a supportive and collegiate environment.

About the Client

Our client is a long-standing regional law firm serving businesses and individuals across Devon and Somerset. With a genuine commitment to their people's growth and a firm-wide culture built on collaboration and professional development, this is a practice where careers are nurtured and progression is actively encouraged.

About the Role

Working closely with the Head of HR, you will provide an efficient, responsive and high-quality HR advisory service to partners, heads of department, managers and employees across the firm. This is a full-time, office-based role that plays a central part in aligning the firm's people strategy with its long-term objectives.

HR Manager Responsibilities

* Overseeing the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, talent acquisition and performance management

* Providing expert HR advice to managers on employee relations, grievances and conflict resolution

* Developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies in compliance with current UK employment legislation

* Championing the firm's culture and driving employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives

* Managing compensation, benefits and reward strategies

* Attending meetings and taking minutes

* Managing internal communications regarding starters and leavers

HR Manager Requirements

* At least two years' experience in an HR advisory role

* CIPD qualified to Level 5 or above

* Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of an organisation

* Strong problem-solving skills and a confident, self-starting approach

* Strong attention to detail with a commitment to confidentiality

Desirable

* Experience in a law firm or professional services environment

Benefits

* Competitive salary dependent on experience

* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

* Birthday leave

* Option to buy and sell holiday

* Discounted legal services

* Good work-life balance

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded and personable HR professional with a genuine passion for people operations and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to a growing firm. You'll bring strong employment law knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills, and the confidence to advise at all levels with clarity and professionalism.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers