Senior Manager, HR Business Partner

Top ranking US Law Firm is seeking a Senior Manager, HR Business Partner for an initial 4 month fixed-term contract, to join their fast-paced London office and provide strategic Human Resources direction and coaching to Lawyers, Management and Business Services for London and their European offices:  

• Hybrid working (3 office days)
• Highly competitive salary
• Superb employee benefits

The Senior Manager, HR Business Partner will proactively work alongside Office Managing Partners, Directors and client groups.

Senior Manager, HR Business Partner duties will include:

• Performance Management - Manage the evaluation process in client groups
• Employee Relations - Collaborate with Employee Relations team, the Firm’s General Counsel and external employment counsel to advise on complex ER issues from a local and firmwide perspective
• Talent Management - Facilitate the development of the strategy and tactical plan for career development. 
• Organisational Design, Development and Training - Provide expertise on organisational design and efficiency and assess needs to create solutions in collaboration with the Talent Development team.
• European Offices - Counsel and coach on HR matters within the European offices as required. 

Senior Manager, HR Business Partnerdesired experience :

• CIPD highly desirable
• Degree education preferred in Human Resources or related field
• 5 years+ HR management experience (ideally in a Law Firm) encompassing ER, performance management, recruitment, budgeting and reporting
• Knowledge of HR Systems (e.g. Workday) and other office software
• Proven experience of employment and project management skills