Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced HR Manager for a part-time, permanent job with a growing, award-winning law firm in Teesside. Offering a salary of £50,000 to £55,000 full-time equivalent (pro rata), 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service), staff wellbeing support and flexible working patterns, the position can be based at various offices across Teesside and County Durham. Working arrangements can include three days per week or shorter hours across five days. This is an exciting opportunity to become the firm's first in-house HR Manager, take ownership of a varied HR function and help shape its people practices, systems and supportive workplace culture as the business continues to expand.

Role Responsibilities

This is a broad, hands-on position combining day-to-day people support with the opportunity to establish effective HR processes and drive improvements across the business. Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing practical HR advice to employees and managers on performance, conduct, attendance, wellbeing and employee relations.
• Coaching and supporting line managers in the confident, consistent handling of employee relations matters.
• Coordinating new starter onboarding and overseeing staff training requirements and development activities.
• Managing appraisals, performance reviews, absence management and return-to-work interviews.
• Maintaining accurate employee records, HR policies and procedures in line with current UK employment legislation.
• Managing and developing HR systems, including opportunities to digitalise records and streamline administration.
• Supporting the introduction of HR technology and delivering projects that modernise and improve HR practices.
• Contributing to employee engagement, wellbeing and retention initiatives, while helping to administer employee benefits.

Person Specification

The position would suit a capable HR professional who enjoys combining operational responsibility with meaningful opportunities to improve how a business supports its people. You should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Substantial generalist HR experience, ideally gained at HR Manager level.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Confidence advising on sensitive or complex employee relations issues and supporting line managers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a discreet, approachable and pragmatic manner.
• Experience improving HR systems, processes or digital record keeping.
• A proactive, organised approach and the confidence to manage a varied workload independently.
• Previous experience in a standalone HR position or professional services environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Benefits and Rewards

This people-focused firm offers a genuinely flexible working environment, alongside a range of rewards designed to support staff wellbeing and development. The successful HR Manager will also benefit from:

• Salary of £50,000 to £55,000 full-time equivalent, paid pro rata according to agreed working hours.
• Flexible part-time working arrangements, with options including three days per week or shorter daily hours over five days.
• Choice of office base across Teesside and County Durham, with some local travel required.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Paid staff social events and access to the Health Assured wellbeing app, including counselling support.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• An influential, newly created position with scope to improve HR systems and shape the people function in a collaborative, family-values-led firm.

About the Law Firm

Our client is a growing, award-winning North East law firm which has expanded significantly while retaining a collaborative, people-focused culture. The firm values open communication, mutual respect and accessible leadership, with a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, learning and development. Its continued growth has created this first dedicated in-house HR management appointment, offering the opportunity to influence how the business supports its people in the years ahead.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this HR Manager job in Teesside, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email or phone for a confidential discussion. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, Finance and Financial Planning sectors across the UK. Please note, the years' experience and/or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.