HR Executive

Talbots Law is looking for an experienced HR Executive to join our Human Resources team based at our Waterfront Office in Brierley Hill. As we continue to grow across the Midlands, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in supporting our people, managers and wider business through the delivery of a high-quality, proactive HR service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys a varied role and is looking to further develop their career within a successful, employee-owned organisation. You will work closely with managers across the business, providing trusted advice on employee relations matters, supporting people initiatives and helping to drive a positive colleague experience.

With more than 600 colleagues across 19 offices, Talbots offers the structure and opportunities of a large regional firm while retaining an accessible, supportive culture. Our employee-owned model means every colleague contributes to, and shares in, our continued success.

What does the job involve?

• Providing HR support and guidance to Heads of Department, managers and employees, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, company policies and best practice.
• Managing employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance management cases, conducting investigations and supporting informal and formal processes.
• Monitoring absence across the business, reviewing trends and supporting Bradford Factor processes and associated meetings.
• Supporting the delivery and administration of HR and recruitment processes in line with business objectives and people strategy.
• Assisting with the development, support and training of junior members of the HR team while contributing to wider people initiatives and projects.

What do you need?

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at HR Executive or equivalent level.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification, or currently working towards achieving it.
• Excellent working knowledge of employment law and the ability to apply legislation pragmatically within a commercial environment.
• The confidence and credibility to build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with a professional and empathetic approach.

What do we offer?

As an employee-owned firm, we want everyone to share in our success and feel supported throughout their career. We offer:

• Competitive salary reviewed annually.
• Annual tax-free profit share
• Flexible and hybrid working options depending on the role and team.
• 25 days annual leave including your birthday and an additional ex-gratia day, plus UK bank holidays and long-service awards.
• Pension and protection including a 4% employer pension contribution and life assurance worth three times your annual salary.
• Health and wellbeing support including enhanced sick pay, a Medicash Health Cash Plan and financial-wellbeing provision.
• Employee savings and salary-sacrifice schemes alongside an annual contribution towards Talbots legal services.

Who are Talbots Law?

An employee-owned, full-service law firm built on a rich heritage dating back to 1828.

Today, we operate across 19 offices in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, delivering expert legal services to individuals, families and businesses.

We deliver legal services in conveyancing, wills and probate, and family law, through to commercial law, employment, litigation and more. As an employee-owned firm, every member of our team has a stake in our success, which fosters a culture of collaboration, ownership and client-centred service.

At Talbots, our employees belong to an inclusive and supportive community where everyone has a voice. They contribute their skills and expertise to meaningful work that makes an impact. They thrive in an environment that fosters growth, innovation and wellbeing.

Talbots is one of the region’s largest independent law firms, with more than 600 employee-owners. We combine the quality of work, infrastructure and progression associated with a national practice with the accessibility, influence and regional relationships of an independent firm. Whether you are developing your specialism or ready to lead a team, you will have the platform, support and autonomy to make a meaningful impact and share directly in the success you help create.