Senior HR Business Partner

3 weeks ago

London, UK, United Kingdom Stephenson Harwood LLP Full time

The HR function comprises of 40 people globally and is responsible for the effective management of all matters concerning the attraction, recruitment, engagement, retention, development and, progression of our people. This involves guiding and supporting partners, managers, and all employees alike, as well as supporting the creation of an inclusive and diverse environment, enabling our people to thrive. We are involved in a wide range of activities including:

Setting and implementing our people strategy

Resourcing, talent and career management

Reward (financial and non-financial) strategy

Engagement initiatives including supporting the performance development process

Policy, procedures setting and the practical application of these across the business

People projects to support the firm's strategy

Role overview

Based in London, working closely with the global head of HR operations and projects and one other senior HRBP, this role will oversee the HR operational team of circa nine people. Alongside this, the senior HRBP will have designated business partnering groups, as well as responsibility for leading and supporting key projects to drive forward the people priorities and wider firm strategy

Main Responsibilites:

Business partnering

  • Business partner with designated client groups to provide strategic human resources advice and expertise
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders acting as a trusted and commercial adviser on all people matters
  • Drive forward the people priorities and wider firm strategy, coaching and challenging partners and managers where appropriate
  • Lead annual processes for client groups, performance reviews, talent mapping and the salary review
  • Work closely with the practice group leaders, practice area leaders and heads of business to support talent management, including developing engagement, dealing with underperformance as well as pipelines and succession
  • Collaborate with the talent acquisition team to support attraction, recruitment and new headcount requests
  • Manage complex ER cases and act as an escalation point for the HRBPs and HR Advisers
  • Have a commercial approach and regularly review appropriate financial data and key people metrics
  • Work closely with the senior HR manager for partners on any partner related matters
  • Advise and support on organisation planning and change management
  • Support the resource allocation managers to further embed work allocation

People projects

  • Lead on and participate in people related projects to support the delivery of the people priorities and wider firm strategy
  • Lead on the delivery of some of the key people processes, such as the annual performance review, talent management, promotions, succession and salary review for business services and fee earners
  • Drive forward change, working to embed any transformation, anticipating issues and proactively suggest solutions
  • Consistently look at ways to improve efficiency and embed continuous improvement within the HR operational team to improve client experience and ensure operational excellence
  • Oversee HR policies and processes with an innovative and commercial approach

Team management

  • Lead and oversee the HR operational team, alongside the other Senior HRBP
  • Deliver excellent client service in collaboration with the HR operational team acting as a senior member of the wider HR team and role model
  • Actively work to upskill more junior colleagues, through support, coaching and effective delegation
  • Share knowledge and develop appropriate training for the HR operational team to embed business partnering approach
  • Line management responsibility for at least one HRBP and broader leadership responsibility for more junior members of the team
  • Build and maintain strong and trusted relationships across the wider HR, D&I and L&D teams globally
  • Deputise for the global head of HR operations and projects from time to time as appropriate

Most of our roles are hybrid, meaning that colleagues benefit from working in our office and remotely. We are happy to discuss this and other flexible working arrangements with you as part of the application and interview process.

Attributes/Skills Required:

  • Previous experience in an HR manager/HRBP role within the professional services/law firm sector is essential
  • A service oriented and commercially focused approach
  • Strong organisational and project management skills and excellent attention to detail
  • High credibility and ability to influence at a senior level
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Resilient and pragmatic, with the ability to respond quickly to requests, manage time and stakeholders effectively, and to work and stay calm under pressure
  • Results-focused with a positive "can do" attitude
  • Analytical with strong ability to create, manipulate and interpret management information and data
  • Experience of identifying and delivering process and service improvement
  • Have an in-depth knowledge of current HR trends and up to date legislation

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to having a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.

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