Versende Ltd
HR Manager (Maternity Cover) – Leading Law Firm
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HR Manager (Maternity Cover) – Leading Law Firm
Location: London (Hybrid – minimum 3 days in office)
Salary: Up to £77,000
Contract: Fixed-Term (12–15 months)
We’re working with a leading law firm to appoint an experienced HR Manager on a maternity cover basis.
This is a key role within the HR function, offering broad exposure across generalist HR, employee relations, and trainee development within a legal environment.
The Opportunity
You’ll act as a senior HR partner to the business, supporting both leadership and employees while also playing a central role in developing the firm’s trainee and early careers programmes. This is a hands-on position with real impact – ideal for someone who enjoys both strategic input and day-to-day delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide proactive, high-quality HR support across the firm
- Act as an escalation point for HR Advisors and junior team members
- Partner with senior stakeholders on employee relations and people strategy
- Support and guide managers on performance, absence, and employee lifecycle matters
- Oversee HR processes, policies, and compliance
- Manage and develop HR reporting and systems
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Trainee & Early Careers Focus:
- Lead on Vacation Scheme and Training Contract programmes
- Design and deliver assessment centres
- Manage trainee lifecycle including onboarding, seat rotations, and qualification
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure a high-quality trainee experience
About You
- CIPD Level 7 qualified (or working towards)
- Proven HR generalist experience within a law firm or legal environment (essential)
- Strong experience working with Trainees and/or Vacation Schemes
- Demonstrable experience designing and delivering assessment centres
- Confident managing complex ER issues and advising senior stakeholders
- Highly organised, commercially aware, and detail-focused
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Additional Details
- Hybrid working: minimum 3 days per week in London office
- Likely 2-stage interview process, including at least one in-person meeting
- Ideal start date: late June (to allow for handover before maternity leave in August)
- Contract length: 12 months initially, with potential to extend to 14–15 months (not guaranteed)
Interested?
If you’re an experienced HR professional with a background in legal environments and a passion for early careers development, get in touch to find out more.
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