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HR FAQs
What does HR cover?
Human Resources used to be referred to as personnel and includes staff recruitment, selection and retention, their development and training, and understanding and implementing employment legislation and welfare.
What qualifications would I need?
Most HR Managers within law firms have qualified to either CIPD or CPP level, details of which can be found on the CIPD website at www.cipd.co.uk.
What roles fall into the HR Category?
There are various general HR roles starting with HR administrator through to Advisor, Manager, and Director. Depending on their size some firms will allocate a HR Business Partner or Manager to each location or revenue stream as they recognise that rather than being reactive, HR is a strategic part of a business and people its most valuable asset.
How does HR work in a law firm?
Activities covered by HR professionals can be split into professional areas. The size of law firm will dictate whether these activities are covered in a very general manner or with individuals covering specific areas. Detailed below are the professional areas covered within the CIPD qualification.
- Strategy & Solutions
- HR Management
- Organisational Design
- Organisational Development
- Resource & Talent Planning
- Performance & Reward
- Employee Engagement
- Learning & Talent Development
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