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Head of People, HR/People team
📍 Teesside
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Head of People to join our Human Resources/People team to deliver a high-quality commercially focused, professional HR function at Jacksons. Based at our Stockton office, you will work as part of a supportive and friendly team, primarily assisting the Head of Operations and Senior Leadership team in areas such as recruitment, training, and people strategy to ensure the firm continues to attract, develop and retain high-quality legal and business service professionals.
About The Role
This role is central to ensuring the firm operates in line with employment law, regulatory obligations and best practice, while supporting a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture.
This is a busy and varied role, and the main duties will include:
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- Supporting both the day-to-day operational HR activity and strategic people initiatives
- Leading talent acquisition and workforce planning activities
- Contributing to the development and delivery of the firm’s people strategy
- Supporting the development and implementation of performance frameworks across the firm
- Ensuring fair and effective HR policies, processes and systems are in place consistently across all departments
- Leading improvements in HR systems, reporting, and automation where appropriate
- Overseeing payroll coordination and benefits administration
- Promoting a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture across the firm
This role is open to candidates seeking full time working options. We also operate a fantastic flexible working scheme, to help our colleagues to balance the demands of their work and home life. Speak to us about your ideal work pattern!
The Ideal Candidate For This Role Will Have:
- A CIPD (Level 5 minimum) or equivalent qualification
- Significant experience in a senior HR role
- A strong commercial awareness
- The ability to manage both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational HR matters
- The ability to lead and develop other HR/People professionals and work effectively with the Senior Leadership team and key stakeholders
- Be highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Be committed to continuous improvement and best practice
To apply, please complete and submit the form below and upload a copy of your up to date CV or send a copy of your up to date CV to recruitment@jacksons.law.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to receive a full job description, please contact our HR Team on the above email address or call 0333 210 1876.
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Jacksons is the trading name of Jacksons Commercial & Private Law LLP, a limited liability partnership, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority SRA no. 517634. A list of members is available for inspection at our registered office. Registered office: 17 Falcon Court, Preston Farm Industrial Estate, Stockton on Tees. TS18 3TU. Registered in England no. OC305011.
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Jacksons is the trading name of Jacksons Commercial & Private Law LLP, a limited liability partnership, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority SRA no. 517634. A list of members is available for inspection at our registered office. Registered office: 17 Falcon Court, Preston Farm Industrial Estate, Stockton on Tees. TS18 3TU. Registered in England no. OC305011.
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