Senior Manager - Human Resource - Legal/Professional Services

Senior Manager - Human Resources

• Location: Mumbai
• Industry: Legal Services / Professional Services
• Reporting to - Managing Partner
• About the Opportunity:
• An esteemed national law firm is seeking a high-calibre Human Resources professional to join its Mumbai office as Senior Manager - HR.

This is a strategic and high-visibility role offering the opportunity to work closely with Partners and senior leadership in shaping the firm's people agenda across talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development.

The role is ideal for HR professionals who thrive in intellectually driven, fast-paced, and high-performance environments and bring strong experience within law firms or premium professional services organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to Partners and practice leadership on all people-related matters.
• Drive HR strategies aligned with business growth, talent priorities, and organizational objectives.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and talent retention initiatives.Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
• Lead end-to-end hiring across legal and business support functions, including lateral recruitment for associates, counsels, and leadership roles.
• Build strong talent pipelines within the legal and professional services ecosystem.
• Enhance employer branding initiatives to position the firm as an employer of choice.
• Manage recruitment partners, candidate experience, and hiring governance.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and people-centric culture across the firm.
• Conceptualize and execute employee engagement, wellness, and inclusion initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and leadership, ensuring effective resolution of people concerns.

Performance Management & Talent Development

• Drive performance management processes, feedback mechanisms, and career progression frameworks.
• Partner with leadership on identifying and nurturing high-potential talent.
• Support learning and development initiatives focused on leadership capability and professional growth.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee key HR operations including onboarding, policy implementation, employee lifecycle management, and HR governance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, POSH regulations, and firm policies.
• Drive process excellence, HR analytics, and MIS reporting.

Candidate Profile:

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources from a reputed institution.

10-15years of progressive HR experience, preferably within:

• Leading law firms
• Consulting / advisory firms
• Big 4 organizations
• Other premium professional services environments
• Strong exposure to HR Business Partnering, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and performance management.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders in a partnership-led environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship management skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and execution capability.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive:

• Opportunity to work with one of India's leading legal institutions.
• High-impact role with strong visibility among senior leadership and Partners.
• Exposure to a sophisticated, intellectually stimulating, and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunity to influence people strategy and organizational culture at scale.
• Strong career growth trajectory within a premium professional services ecosystem.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Stakeholder Management
• Relationship Building
• Execution Excellence
• Influencing & Negotiation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Emotional Intelligence
• High Ownership & Accountability