We’re looking for a proactive and experienced HR professional to partner with leaders, key stakeholders and colleagues across the business to shape and deliver people strategies that support our growth. Acting as the departmental HR expert, you’ll provide high-level guidance on all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from talent management, engagement and performance, to employee relations and organisational change. This is a varied and fast-paced role, offering the opportunity to lead key HR initiatives, develop policy, coach managers, and drive continuous improvement across our teams. Travel across our UK offices will be required as part of this role.

Job Requirements

• CIPD Level 5 (minimum), ideally Level 7 or working towards

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

• Skilled at partnering, advising and influencing stakeholders at all levels

• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities

• Self motivated, solutions focused and confident in taking ownership

• Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities

• Demonstrates integrity, accountability and sound judgement

• At least 3 years’ HR experience in a generalist or business partnering role

• Proven ability to deliver strategic and operational HR support

• Experience driving talent management, appraisals and succession planning

• Strong background in employee relations, performance and change management

• Confident using HR systems and data for insights and decision making

Job Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on all people matters, including complex casework, performance, attendance and employee relations

• Work with Heads of Office and business leaders to drive appraisals, identify talent, and support effective succession planning across the organisation

• Translate business priorities into practical HR solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives

• Lead key HR initiatives covering resourcing, talent management, pay and reward, engagement, and performance management

• Analyse and report on HR metrics to inform decision making, benchmarking, and continuous improvement

• Maintain up to date knowledge of employment law and best practice, ensuring policies remain compliant and effective

• Coach and develop leaders and managers to build capability and accountability in people management

• Support performance improvement plans and guide managers through organisational and team change initiatives

• Oversee third party HR service providers to ensure quality, efficiency, and delivery against business needs

Job Benefits

• Salary aligned with your skills and expertise
• 25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays
• A clear progression route to further your career
• Flexible benefit and well-being schemes
• Birthday leave
• 2 giving back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes
• A hard working, fun and professional working environment
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity pay
• 36.25 hour working week

Leonard Curtis is a market leading professional services provider operating across the UK and Channel Islands. Since our formation we’ve supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our expert team of specialists deliver positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding and law across 30 offices and we remain the largest independent restructuring firm in the UK. A career with Leonard Curtis will open the door to varied career pathways.

We have built an environment that empowers you to express yourself to have confidence in who you are and what you’re capable of and develop the career you want.

Learning and Development

Leonard Curtis has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules to external training and qualifications.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is a core business imperative of the Group. We are an equal opportunities employer which promotes inclusiveness and always employ the best professional for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows the Group to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports our business’s growth and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.