HR Manager (People and Culture)

HR Manager-People & Culture

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a growing and highly regarded legal firm with the appointment of a People & Culture Manager to join their leadership team in Swansea.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the people function within a business and play a key role in shaping its future growth. Working closely with the CEO and Deputy CEO, you'll act as a trusted advisor on all people matters, helping to drive organisational change, support strategic decision-making and continue developing an already positive and collaborative culture.

The successful candidate will lead a small HR team. A key part of the role will involve mentoring and developing the team, helping to broaden their HR knowledge and capability as the function evolves.

What you will be doing in this role:

Lead the People & Culture function across the business
Manage and develop two direct reports, providing coaching, mentoring and ongoing support
Partner with senior leadership to provide commercially focused HR advice
Lead on complex employee relations matters and employment law issues
Drive employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives
Oversee recruitment activity and talent attraction strategies
Develop relationships with universities and external partners to support future talent pipelines
Design and deliver management training on topics including absence management, disciplinary procedures and people management best practice
Review and develop HR policies and procedures, supporting organisational change initiatives
Support business growth projects, including TUPE transfers where required
Attend and contribute to bi-weekly management meetings, advising on people-related matters
Oversee payroll processes in partnership with an external provider
Manage health and safety responsibilities, including fire safety compliance
Build relationships across the wider legal community and represent the business at external events

What experience will you need for the role:

We're keen to speak with experienced HR professionals who can demonstrate:

Previous experience in a senior HR Manager or People & Culture Manager role
Strong generalist HR experience across the full employee lifecycle
Significant employee relations and employment law expertise
Experience influencing and advising senior stakeholders
Experience leading organisational change and implementing new policies and processes
A track record of coaching and developing HR team members
Experience designing and delivering management training programmes
Knowledge of payroll processes and employee benefits administration
CIPD Level 7 qualification would be advantageous, although extensive relevant experience will also be considered
Previous experience within a legal or professional services environment would be highly desirable

What will you get in return?

Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 with flexibility for the right candidate
Clear progression pathway towards a future HR Director position
Flexible working options as the business continues to develop its flexibility offering
Enhanced company sick pay scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Life assurance
Private medical cover with the option to add family members
4% matched pension contribution
Health cash plan including discounts and cashback on a range of wellbeing services
Employee Assistance Programme
Free financial wellbeing checks
Cycle to Work scheme
Dedicated wellbeing day
Employee-led wellbeing groups
Access to selected local sporting events for you and your family

Why Apply?

The biggest attraction of this opportunity is the culture. The business has built a genuinely collaborative and supportive environment with a strong open-door approach and minimal hierarchy. Decisions are made collectively, senior leaders are approachable, and people are trusted to make a meaningful contribution.

If you're looking for a role where you'll have genuine influence, direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the future of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you