People and Culture Business Partner (12 month FTC)
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We’re Norton Rose Fulbright – a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. Our strategy and culture are closely entwined, and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. We’re looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work they do.
Practice Group / Department: People & Culture Business Partnering
Responsibilities
* Partner with business leaders to support them in achieving their objectives by defining and executing the people and culture priorities for their teams which are aligned to our business priorities.
* Possess a deep understanding of the client group, including their challenges and talent needs, and develop coordinated action plans and solutions to problems.
* Work in partnership with teams across the People and Culture department and wider business services areas to achieve business goals efficiently and in a streamlined way.
* Coordinate activities for client groups with other People & Culture team members across EMEA to apply a regional functional/practice group lens and ensure consistency in service delivery.
* Maintain continuous communication within the wider P&C team, proactively informing them about pipeline projects, upcoming changes, and firm-wide cyclical processes.
* Persuade and influence key stakeholders by leveraging data and analytics to draw insights and add value with appropriate solutions.
* Focus on building and delivering future‑focused people plans that support diverse, engaged, and sustainable talent pipelines.
* Advocate and drive the diversity, equity & inclusion agenda within the client groups and work closely with the DE&I team to deliver robust action plans.
* Drive the culture and engagement agenda for the client group; understand current engagement levels and advise business leaders on role modelling organisational values and culture to drive high performance.
* Offer forward‑thinking, commercial, creative, and pragmatic solutions to minimise risk and manage employee relations issues effectively.
* Remain up‑to‑date on external market patterns, practices, and emerging trends in people and culture to build cost‑effective solutions for clients.
* Support the attraction & retention of high‑calibre talent in conjunction with Centres of Excellence, scouting, coaching, and managing talent in an integrated way.
* Identify and develop high‑potential employees; build a talent pipeline to support future needs.
* Collaborate with the People Experience team to meet operational business priorities where required.
* Be a change ambassador, build a culture of innovation, and partner in an agile way.
* Proactively lead on projects, executing within budget and on time.
* Innovate – continuously improve ways of working and support clients, pursuing professional development opportunities.
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven track record of delivering strategic and innovative HR services and solutions.
* Professional services / partnership experience is useful but not essential.
* Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, persuading, challenging, and influencing effectively.
* Commercially astute, forward‑thinking, and pragmatic.
* Highly proactive, able to work in a fast‑paced environment where priorities frequently change.
* Agile, flexible, and adaptable in thinking and approach.
* Self‑starter and change advocate with demonstrable experience of delivering change.
* Exceptional consulting and project‑management skills, delivering results.
* First‑class communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Ability to inspire confidence and respect at all levels.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realise their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows flexibility in working from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver high standards of service. We offer a range of family‑friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.
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