Human Resources Manager

**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