Head of Human Resources

On behalf of a rapidly growing and highly successful boutique law firm, we are seeking a visionary Head of People & Culture for a newly created strategic leadership position. This firm boasts a fantastic, highly collaborative culture. As they embark on a significant phase of strategic expansion, this pivotal role has been designed to ensure the firm scales successfully while fiercely protecting the supportive, inclusive roots that make it a truly exceptional place to work. Sitting on the Management Committee, the successful candidate will have a genuine seat at the table, working closely with Equity Partners and Heads of Business Services to shape the firm's future organisational evolution. Key Strategic Responsibilities

• Culture & Well-being: Foster and protect an environment centred on collaboration, inclusion, and high performance.
• Talent & Leadership: Design and implement forward-thinking talent management, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
• Stakeholder Advisory: Act as a trusted partner to the partner group, driving organisational change and influencing key business decisions.
• Modernising Infrastructure: Advance HR operations, maintaining robust policies, modern systems, and data-driven people metrics to support commercial decisions.
• Performance & Reward: Elevate engagement and internal communication while leading performance review, promotion, and salary cycles. The Ideal Profile
• Professional Services Background: Significant senior HR leadership experience, ideally gained within a law firm, partnership environment, or professional services structure.
• Expert Influencer: Exceptional relationship-building skills with a proven ability to navigate partnership dynamics, gain executive buy-in, and advise senior stakeholders.
• Change Specialist: Deep understanding of organizational change, modern employment legislation, and strategic talent cultivation.
• Commercial et Empathetic: A leader who balances astute commercial acumen with a people-first, approachable leadership style. The Opportunity
• High Visibility: A unique chance to join an exciting growth journey in a highly influential role.
• Autonomy: The blank canvas of a newly created position where you can truly effect change.
• Warm Culture: A dynamic, boutique environment that genuinely prioritises its people and avoids rigid corporate bureaucracy. To Apply: If you are a strategic HR leader looking for an impactful, high-visibility role with a progressive firm, please submit your CV to simone@anthemconsulting.co.uk