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Talent Management Business Partner, EMEA - Commercial, Data, IP Tech & Trade, Stockport
Location: Stockport, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 02.05.2025
Expiry Date: 16.06.2025
Job Description:
Role purpose: To work collaboratively with the EMEA CDIT Practice Group Leaders (PGLs) and Business Managers (BMs) to accelerate practice group and individual lawyer performance and development, aligned with the strategic direction, vision, and values of EMEA; and assist the PGLs and BMs with any and all people issues. To work closely with the EMEA Director of Talent Management and other Practice Group Talent Management Business Partners for EMEA; and play an essential role providing high-quality business partnering support to lawyers in the EMEA CDIT Practice Group (the PG). This is a highly collaborative role, requiring liaising closely with the PGLs and BMs, while also working daily with office-based Talent Management colleagues. It is a hands-on position that requires proactive and reliable business partnering advice and service to the assigned PGLs and to the lawyers within the PG.
Main responsibilities:
1. Operate as a Business Partner for the designated PGLs and BMs to understand their strategic needs in relation to their people; liaise and coordinate with office-based Talent Management and Recruitment business partners to deliver:
2. Engagement (work closely with PGLs and BMs to understand key themes and areas of focus to develop and implement PG engagement plans across EMEA)
3. Team planning and management for the PG (Talent pipeline, succession, and promotion, and capacity review and utilization, in partnership with the PG BMs)
4. Recruitment (determine needs, evaluate staffing options, coordinate onboarding/induction for the PG)
5. Mobility (liaise with Global Mobility Advisory Group and office-based Talent Management on mobility issues throughout the PG in EMEA)
6. Talent Reviews (support and coordinate the EMEA Talent Review process for the PG and work with PGLs to identify and implement solutions for underperforming and high potential talent)
7. Performance Management (support evaluation and promotion processes for the assigned practice groups; evaluate performance results with PGLs)
8. Career Development (coordinate nominations for EMEA programs, assess and address training needs, and provide individual coaching as needed)
9. Organizational Development (follow-up on surveys within the practice group; focus on improving engagement)
10. Integration (support the integration of lateral partners in EMEA)
11. Coordinate with office-based Talent Management, provide HR advisory support to PGLs on people-related issues
12. Partner with leadership teams to develop People strategy, infrastructure, and resources for EMEA
13. Other duties as assigned
Travel may be required occasionally.
About the team:
The Firm's People function handles recruiting, supporting, and developing all staff, including Partners, Lawyers, and Professional & Business Services, working closely with leadership to implement the people strategy. The function includes Talent Management, Recruitment & Mobility, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, Leadership & Learning, Partnership & Performance, and D&I Analytics.
Reporting lines:
Reports to: Director of Talent Management, EMEA
Direct reports: N/A
Key relationships:
* Designated EMEA Practice Group Leaders and Business Managers
* Talent Director of the central HR team
* Office-based Talent Management and Recruitment Business Partners
* Other internal teams as needed
Candidate requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development, Management, or related field
* Extensive HR/Talent Management experience, preferably in professional services
* Experience across multiple locations and jurisdictions
* Excellent communication skills in English
* Proven problem-solving and results-driven approach
* Strong influencing, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
* Coaching, business acumen, and communication skills
Personal qualities:
* Knowledge of relevant developments and ability to develop authority
* Problem identification and strategic thinking
* Adaptability and analytical capacity
* Integrity and high standards
* Responsibility and initiative
* Hardworking and client-focused
* Composure in difficult situations
* Positive impact, relationship-building skills, and negotiation ability
* Respectfulness, confidentiality, and genuine interest in others
Why join us?
Baker McKenzie is a global law firm with a diverse and inclusive culture, recognized for awards and rankings for its workplace environment and diversity initiatives. We offer a collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.
To apply, click on the Apply icon on our careers page. For more info or adjustments, contact Vanessa Renforth, Recruitment Manager. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.
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