Head of People & Culture

London Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

In this newly created role you will shape a modern, commercially focused people function to support growth while strengthening culture and performance. You will work with the Management Committee and senior leaders to develop and deliver a firm-wide people strategy that aligns with the brand and values. The role blends strategic design with hands-on delivery across recruitment, leadership development, succession, reward and employee relations. This is a high-visibility opportunity to influence culture and long-term capability in a growing law firm.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid working 50% of the week
  • competitive package
  • London, City location

Responsibilities

  • lead development of a firm-wide people strategy
  • oversee talent acquisition, leadership development, and succession planning
  • drive reward, employee relations and organisational change initiatives
  • align the employee value proposition with the firm’s brand and values
  • work with senior leadership to plan workforce and leadership capability
  • own people processes, systems, and improvement initiatives
  • shape culture to create an inclusive, high-performing workplace
  • partner with Business Development & Marketing to align employer branding

Key requirements

  • experienced HR leader, ideally from law or professional services
  • track record in developing and implementing effective people strategies
  • strong commercial judgement and knowledge of UK employment law
  • ability to influence senior stakeholders and balance strategic direction with operational delivery
  • CIPD qualification, relevant degree or equivalent experience (essential)
  • Chartered FCIPD status and experience with HR systems and people analytics (advantageous)
  • stakeholder management
  • pragmatism and solutions focus
  • collaboration across functions
  • HR systems
  • people analytics frameworks
  • workforce planning

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