Strictly Recruitment
London · Posted 28 Oct 2026 · 5 applicants
Location: City of London
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home
We are recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join a highly regarded and rapidly growing professional services organisation based in Central London.
This is a brand-new position, created following significant business growth, offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take ownership of the day-to-day HR function, manage an established team and play a key role in shaping the future of the department.
The RoleReporting directly to the Head of HR, you will oversee the operational HR function, providing leadership and guidance to a team of experienced HR professionals.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing, mentoring and developing an established HR team, including Senior HR Advisors, an HR Advisor and HR support staff.
Overseeing the day-to-day delivery of HR services across the business.
Supporting HR Advisors in providing a proactive and commercially focused service to their respective client groups.
Driving improvements across the employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes and procedures remain effective and fit for purpose.
Leading and contributing to HR projects, including policy reviews, process improvements and wider people initiatives.
Acting as a trusted escalation point for complex HR matters.
Working closely with the Head of HR to ensure the smooth running and continued development of the HR function.
We are looking for an experienced, confident and approachable HR professional who enjoys leading teams and improving processes.
You will ideally bring:
Previous HR experience within professional services, ideally a law firm - is essential.
Proven experience managing and developing an HR team.
Strong generalist HR knowledge, including employee relations and the full employee lifecycle.
Experience improving HR policies, processes and procedures.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
A proactive, hands-on approach combined with the ability to see the bigger picture.
If you're an experienced HR Manager from a professional services background looking for an opportunity to make your mark, we'd love to hear from you!
Please apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.