Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner – Professional ServicesLocation: Manchester (Hybrid – 4 days office, 1 day home)

Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

Are you a confident and commercially minded HR professional looking for a high-impact role in a respected, high-performing business?

We’re partnering with a leading UK law firm renowned for its complex, high-profile work and a strong national presence. As they continue through an exciting period of change and growth, they’re seeking a capable HR Business Partner to play a strategic role in shaping the firm’s people agenda.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key HR role within a fast-paced, professional services environment. Whether your background is in law, accountancy, consultancy or another corporate setting, you’ll bring insight, emotional intelligence, and sound judgement to a role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

What makes this role stand out?

• You’ll be the lead HR partner for a range of business units, working closely with senior stakeholders across the firm including Partners and Heads of Department as a trusted advisor.
• You’ll manage and develop two HR Advisors, supporting them in delivering an exceptional day-to-day service.
• You’ll influence at a strategic level designing initiatives, driving change, and embedding best practices around performance, development, and culture.
• You’ll join a collaborative, people-focused HR team that is valued across the business.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience as a HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor in a professional services or corporate environment, legal experience is a plus but not essential.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive cases with discretion and professionalism.
• A commercial, pragmatic approach, someone who can challenge and guide senior stakeholders with credibility.
• A collaborative mindset and a natural coaching style, you build strong relationships and bring people with you.
• Experience managing or mentoring others, with a genuine interest in helping your team grow and succeed.

What’s on offer:

• A chance to join a respected, forward-thinking firm that’s investing in its people, systems and culture.
• A role with variety, challenge and strategic influence.
• A positive, supportive culture where HR has a voice and is empowered to drive change.
• Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

If you’re looking for a role where your HR expertise will be respected and your impact will be felt, we’d love to hear from you.