Job Description

Head of HR

Our people are what set us apart as a law firm and we pride ourselves on taking exceptional care of our team. We are proud to be one of the most progressive law firms in the North of England and to have been ranked 23rd in the Top 100 UK's Best Workplaces(TM) 2025 by Great Place to Work

We're looking for an experienced and strategic HR leader to join our Business Services Team and shape the future of our people strategy. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, you'll develop and deliver an HR strategy aligned with our Business Plan, ensuring our people remain at the heart of everything we do.

Who are we looking for?

You'll be a Chartered Member of the CIPD with significant experience operating at a senior HR level. You'll have a proven track record in developing and implementing HR strategies, managing change, and leading high-performing teams. Strong interpersonal skills, resilience, and the ability to influence at all levels are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the firm's HR strategy and action plan aligned to business objectives. Drive initiatives in Learning & Development, career progression, and employee engagement. Lead wellbeing programs, HR training, and internal communications across all offices. Oversee recruitment, absence management, and ensure HR policies meet regulatory and business needs. Manage and mentor the HR team and support department heads with leadership and performance management. Ensure compliance in areas such as data protection and workplace pensions.

Explore the full role profile by visiting our website and selecting the Head of HR vacancy.

What do we offer?

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate with the potential for longer-term career advancement in our forward-thinking law firm, with a well-established client base. Along with this we will provide you with a competitive salary, pension, 30 days holiday and Private Medical Health Insurance; in addition, we will even give you your birthday off every year too!

Our values of

Together, Balanced,

and

Progressive

, help to nurture our culture of providing outstanding client service within a caring and supportive environment. Please see our website for further information about who we are and what we value at: https://www.burnetts.co.uk/. To read more about how great it is to work for us, please visit

https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/workplace/item/3520/Burnetts

If this role sounds like the next step in your career, then please send a copy of your CV with a covering letter to yourfuture@burnetts.co.uk

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to improving the diversity of our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

Closing date: 23 January 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Paid volunteer time Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person