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.