Hutchinson Thomas is a modern, forward thinking and dynamic law firm. Recommended in the Legal 500, Hutchinson Thomas provides a friendly and collaborative working environment from its offices in Neath and Swansea’s SA1 area. Due to expansion, we are looking for a human resources manager to join our management team.

The main duties of the role will include:

• Pro-actively developing effective working relationships with partners and line managers around the firm and providing HR advice, guidance and support
• Facilitating and co-ordinating the delivery of annual performance reviews, reinforcing the importance of continuous and honest feedback
• Providing support and advice to our different practice areas and offices on strategy and operational matters
• Ensuring that all employee issues are handled appropriately and in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures and legislative requirements
• Effectively managing discipline and grievance issues
• Maintaining and sharing knowledge of employment legislation, best practice and industry experience
• Ensuring employee absenteeism is monitored and appropriate action taken
• Developing, implementing and maintaining HR policies, procedures and systems to ensure that the firm’s policies are comprehensive and up-to-date
• Leading and developing projects to support HR and wider firm strategies
• In conjunction with Operations Partner, COLP and COFA, evaluating training and development requirements
• Designing and overseeing the firm’s training programme
• Managing the recruitment and development of professional and support staff
• In conjunction with Operations Partner, ensuring that all HR processes are efficient, effective and completed on time and acting as a ‘go to’ person
• Working and reporting to the Operations Partner to develop and implement HR strategy across the firm

The successful applicant will possess:

• A track record as an effective HR manager/officer ideally within professional services
• HR operations experience
• A track record of working with management
• CIPD membership (preferably)