Head of People & Culture - Four Squared : Job Details

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY - HEAD OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE - BRIERLEY HILL£50000 - £60000 p/ahybrid  We are representing a well established firm of Solicitors who are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of People and HR to lead their People function.  You will be responsible for shaping and executing a forward-thinking HR Strategy that supports the firm's culture, growth and the recruitment and development of all their people. This role combines operational HR excellence with a progressive, people-first approach that aligns with their company values. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a People and HR Strategy, aligning with, and enabling their company's Strategic and Business Goals.
• Advise the Leadership and Operational Teams on people matters, including organisational design, talent planning, and culture initiatives.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the Managing Director, Directors, Heads of Team and all relevant stakeholders, providing guidance and advice on all HR-related issues.
• Foster a ‘one-firm’ culture that values mutual respect, inclusivity, diversity, collaboration and openness.

 People Management 

• Lead talent acquisition and retention strategies to attract, retain and develop top legal and support talent.
• Develop and oversee performance management, succession planning, and frameworks, to support sustained growth and competitive advantage.
• Manage employee and employer relationships.

 People Development

• Drive learning, training and development initiatives, with supporting frameworks, to plan and encourage career development across the firm, enhanced with effective monitoring and Performance Review processes.

 Employee Experience & Culture

• Continue to develop and champion high-performance, diverse and inclusive culture.
• Lead on fair and transparent remuneration, reward and employee benefits generally.
• Enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and internal communication
• Ensure best practice in onboarding and new employee engagement.
• Lead on initiatives to improve diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI), embracing our ‘one-firm’ methodology.
• Lead on the continuing development and preservation of our Core Values.

 HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure all HR policies and procedures are legally compliant in relation to employment law and their regulatory requirements (including the SRA and Law Society standards where applicable).
• Oversee HR systems, processes, and policies to ensure efficiency and data integrity.
• Manage employee relations and ensure the consistent application of HR practices.
• Ensure employee integration and compliance with all their policies.
• Lead on people analytics and reporting on HR metrics, utilising agreed KPIs to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

 Candidate Requirements

• Proven senior HR leadership and management experience, ideally from within a professional services firm or from within the legal sector.
• An ability to motivate others to embrace consistency and change.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience of working with senior leaders and managers, managing organisational and transformational change in a professional environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, coaching, mentoring and influencing skills.
• CIPD qualified (Level 7 preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, pragmatic approach to delivery.

 Benefits 23 days holiday plus bank holidaysChristmas shut down Health cashback planDiscretionary bonus Hybrid working