HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Our client, a prestigious UK Law Firm are seeking a new HR Business Partner on a permanent basis. This role requires someone who considers themselves an Employee Relations specialist and someone who keeps up to date with any legislative changes within HR and Employment.

• Salary to £95,000 per annum
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days remote)
• Selection of benefits inc. 25 days annual leave, medical insurance, regular staff events

HR Business Partner Key Responsibilities:

• Forge meaningful and influential working relationships with Chief Operating Officer (COO), Business Services Directors, Partners, managers and other key individuals in the Firm.
• Use evidence-based data insights to identify people priorities for the business and address future Firm needs.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide an HR advisory and coaching service to senior management to ensure they have the appropriate knowledge and skills to effectively manage their people.
• Manage key strategic projects and support strategic initiatives across the team as required.
• Consult with and advise client groups on resourcing strategies, identify future talent and potential resourcing issues and plans.
• Manage and resolve employee relations issues; conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations, effectively managing and remediating any risks for the Firm.
• Coach, mentor and supervise HR Advisors in all aspects of delivering a high quality, accurate service.
• Complete the annual salary review process for the relevant Business Service groups, working with the Reward Manager, as necessary.

HR Business Partner Key Skills & Requirements:

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent professional body or experience) is essential.
• A minimum of five years’ HR experience is required with at least two years working with a leadership level on a consultative and partnering basis, ideally within law, or professional services and other regulated environment.
• Solid negotiation, change management and project management skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of UK employment law and proven experience of resolution of employee relations matters.
• Experience of supervising and mentoring others.