Part-time HR Manager | 3 days a week

About F Barnes Solicitors

F Barnes Solicitors is a well-established and respected law firm based in Romford, Essex. We pride
ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services while maintaining a professional, supportive, and peoplefocused working environment. As the firm continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and proactive
HR Manager to lead and develop all aspects of our people management function.

The Role 

The HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s human resources activities, ensuring
compliance with employment legislation, supporting managers and employees, and helping to create a
positive, high-performing workplace culture.
Working closely with the Directors and Department Heads, the successful candidate will play a key role in
recruitment, employee relations, performance management, staff wellbeing, and organisational
development.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Assist in the end-to-end recruitment process for all vacancies.
• Draft job descriptions and person specifications.
• Coordinate interviews and selection procedures.
• Oversee induction and onboarding processes for new employees.
  

Employee Relations

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and staff.
• Manage employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary procedures, absence
  management, and performance issues.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.

HR Compliance

• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Keep policies and procedures up to date and legally compliant.
• Support the firm’s compliance obligations relating to staff management.
  

Performance & Development

• Lead annual appraisal and performance review processes.
• Identify training and development needs across the firm.
• Support succession planning and employee career development.
  

Staff Wellbeing & Engagement

• Promote employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Support the development of a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employee concerns and welfare matters.
  

Strategic HR Support

• Provide HR reports and workforce data to Directors as required.
• Assist with workforce planning and organisational development.
• Contribute to the firm’s long-term people strategy.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous experience in a standalone HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing employee relations matters.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR administration systems.
  

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above.
• Experience working within a professional services or legal environment.
• Experience introducing and improving HR processes and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary 
• Flexible and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to shape and develop the HR function within a growing law firm.
• Convenient Romford location with excellent transport links.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Favourable Holiday 5.6 weeks per annum including bank holidays (full time)
• Additional discretionary annual leave in between Christmas and New Year
• Additional 1 day for your Birthday after six months service
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Staff social events

Only candidates with the relevant experience need apply with CV and covering letter to:

Email: Joanne.druce@fbarnes.co.uk

F Barnes Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.