Head of People

Wilsons Solicitors LLP ,
Salisbury, Wiltshire

Overview

Wilsons Solicitors LLP is ranked as a leading private client law firm. Recent awards include being listed in The Times Best Law Firms in 2019 and 2020 and being recognised by Chambers and Partners as the best out of London law firm in the High Net Worth 2018 awards. Our main office is in central Salisbury where this role is based. We also have an office in London. Working closely with the Managing Partner and Senior Management Team, the Head of People will be responsible for the development and implementation of the People Strategy in line with the firm's vision and values. This will be achieved through the design and implementation of policies, practices and initiatives across all areas of people management including professional development, recruitment and selection, diversity, employee relations, pay and benefits and organisation change and performance. This is a high profile role within the business with key strategic and operational responsibilities that will enable the firm to maintain a high performance culture at an individual and organisational level. The Head of People will be a member of the firm's Operations Board and will also be asked to participate in Strategic Board discussions from time to time. The successful candidate will be CIPD qualified and able to demonstrate the following: Excellent knowledge of employment law and best practice Commercially minded with a business partnering approach Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills A track record of implementing initiatives that drive business performance forward through change Ability to cultivate and maintain strong working relationships For a full job description or If you would like to know more about this role please contact Sarah Williams at sarah.williamswilsonsllp.com or call 01722 427639