The Opportunity
Primary Responsibilities
Business partnering
Provide HR leadership and expertise on a wide range of generalist issues working with Centres of Expertise (Reward, Recruitment, Operations & Analytics and Projects), where relevant. This includes talent management, succession planning and annual promotions processes for Counsel and Partner.
Coach partners to deliver their strategic and operational objectives.
Work with senior associates identified for partnership and support the firm's talent management programme. Oversee the Partner Performance Review (PPR) process actively supporting the RHoPs with any messaging.
Work alongside and influence key partners to improve business performance by challenging and encouraging change in existing working practices and behaviours.
Influence and support the various change management initiatives underway across the firm and work with senior leaders to communicate any organisational change to the practice groups as appropriate.
Employee Relations
Provide direction and expert guidance to stakeholders when leading and managing complex HR issues.
Support and develop the HR Business Partners to build employee relations capability.
Work closely with the Employee Relations team on relevant cases to support on disciplinary, grievance or capability processes.
Provide expert guidance and act as HR lead for restructures or change initiatives.
Ensure that new policies are effectively communicated and implemented in the practice groups.
Ensure the practice groups are proactively managing performance.
Resourcing
Oversee resourcing plans and work with the Practice Management Leads and Recruitment Managers to provide cost efficient and effective recruitment solutions which are in line with the needs of the business and support the sustainable profitability of the practice groups.
Oversee international and client secondments working with the International Mobility team.
Project Work
Support and deliver projects aligned to our people strategy.
Drive and lead on the People and Culture work streams in the practice groups for HSF Kramer Ambition.
Engage the relevant stakeholders across the business to ensure project deliverables are met.
Work closely with peers and senior leaders on global or firm-wide strategic projects e.g. Diversity and Inclusivity.
Team Leadership
Lead and develop the HR Business Partners to ensure the best possible standards of service delivery and to ensure their actions and advice are in line with best practice
Act as a sounding-board and informally coach the HR Business Partners on problem-solving such as developing commercial solutions.
Reward
Lead the delivery and communication of moderation, performance review, and salary review processes in conjunction with the Reward team.
Learning and Organisational Development
Promote learning and development options with partners to ensure identified development needs for them or their teams are met.
Liaise with L&OD in respect of lawyer development needs and attendance at business skills programmes
Support HR colleagues through knowledge-sharing.
Encourage the use of the Internal Coaching Faculty to deliver high performance.
Qualifications, skills and experience
Essential:
A minimum of 5 years' generalist experience with proven experience of operating at Manager/Business Partner level.
Sound knowledge of current employment legislation.
Strong influencing, negotiating and coaching skills.
Desirable:
CIPD qualified (or equivalent).
Experience of a professional services organisation would be an advantage, as would experience of working in EMEA or internationally.
Previous team management experience.
Competencies
Personal Leadership
Positively impacts those around them, makes quality decisions and develops themselves both personally and professionally.
Demonstrates sound knowledge in their field.
Anticipates potential problems and identifies a range of possible solutions.
Adapts their interpersonal style to suit different audiences in a genuine way.
Builds Authentic Relationships
Takes time to get to know people beyond their role.
Treats people with respect and in a fair and consistent way.
Recognises when colleagues are under pressure and volunteers to assist them where possible.
Collaborates with others
Works within teams and across boundaries to share knowledge and achieve results.
Identifies and builds relationships required to achieve the best outcomes for the firm.
Engages people with the right skills, knowledge and expertise to provide advice and assist with tasks.
Generously shares their time, knowledge, expertise and talent to support others’ success.
Enhances the Client Experience
Creates opportunities to enhance the experience of the firm’s clients through their daily tasks.
Behaves consistently with the firm’s values in their interactions with others.
Conducts themselves in a way that reflects positively on the firm’s brand, both inside and outside the firm.
Achieves Results
Maintains focus and drive to achieve quality outcomes.
Focuses their time and efforts on issues that will have the greatest impact on agreed objectives.
Anticipates responses and plans their approach accordingly.
Looks for the most effective way to achieve outcomes.
Maintains perspective and optimism when faced with setbacks.
Team
Human ResourcesWorking Pattern
Location
LondonContract type
Fixed Term ContractDiversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.