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HR Business Partner Employee Relations & Employment Law (UK & Europe) Location: Harrow Full-Time Permanent Department: Human Resources About the Role We re seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR Business Partner to join our clients progressive HR team and lead on all matters related to employee relations, employment law, and cultural integration. You ll play a key role in shaping a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace across the UK and Europe. Key Responsibilities Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management. Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and internal policies. Partner with managers to build capability and drive best practice in people management. Lead or support the integration of newly acquired businesses, ensuring a smooth transition and alignment with company values and culture. Champion initiatives that foster a strong, inclusive, and engaging company culture. Collaborate cross-functionally with HR colleagues and business leaders to deliver strategic people solutions. Monitor employment law developments and proactively update policies and practices. Act as a trusted advisor and coach to leadership teams. Support or lead projects across Ireland and/or wider Europe, applying local employment law knowledge where applicable. What We re Looking For Proven experience in a HR Business Partner or Employee Relations role. Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application. Experience in integrating new companies and driving cultural alignment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset. Ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion, empathy, and professionalism. Experience with Irish and/or European employment law is a strong advantage. CIPD qualification or equivalent is desirable. Why Join Them? Be part of a progressive HR team that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Work in a supportive and inclusive environment where your voice matters. Opportunity to influence and shape HR practices across multiple regions. Competitive salary and benefits package.

The Company Our client is a well-established and highly successful privately owned law firm in the West Midlands that offers expert & trusted legal advice to a broad range of clients. The business is doing very well and has a thriving Private Client offering. The Department has excellent relationships with clients and works across a wide variety of Private Client matters. Due to continued growth, there exists the key strategic requirement to recruit a Head of Private Client at either a Solicitor, Associate or Salaried Director level. Role & Responsibilities Oversee and lead a broad range of Private Client workflows, personally running your own caseload capably and competently - mainly probate, estates and trusts Involvement with forecasts, fees, development & mentoring of staff Help to ensure this Private Client team is successful; achieves and exceeds targets, grows and has very positive culture Act as a primary point of contact for clients and other stakeholders, delivering great results and service for clients Be involved with company networking and marketing where appropriate Effective time management and organisation skills with the running of the team and services provided in relation to all client matters Objective Expertise & Subjective Traits Suitable candidates for this role are likely to have the following backgrounds: An experienced and qualified self-sufficient Solicitor or Legal Executive in Private Client matters A strong communicator with excellent time management, organisation, commercial management and administration skills Ideally people management experience to date or an interest to get involved with this Determined, focused, energetic and a team player Proactive, confident and professional at all times with a high degree of integrity Hands on, progressive and someone that is able to challenge, improve and develop existing practices Enthusiastic outlook and charismatic with a good sense of humour The Opportunity The opportunity to be part of a well-established, high calibre and successful Birmingham practice The chance to join a successful business with a strong Private Client discipline offering that is growing The chance to work within a stimulating, highly sociable and positive environment The opportunity to run a Department The chance to get ownership of the practice over the next couple of years based on performance If this opportunity is of interest, please do email us your CV.