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Talent Management Business Partner, EMEA - Commercial, Data, IP Tech & Trade, Dartford
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Location:
Dartford, 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 strategic direction, vision, and values of EMEA; and assist the PGLs and BMs with people issues. To work closely with the EMEA Director of Talent Management and other Practice Group Talent Management Business Partners for EMEA; providing high-quality business partnering support to lawyers in the EMEA CDIT Practice Group. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role requiring proactive advice and service to the PGLs and lawyers.
Main responsibilities:
1. Operate as a Business Partner to understand strategic needs and coordinate with Talent Management and Recruitment teams to deliver engagement, team planning, recruitment, mobility, talent reviews, performance management, career development, organizational development, and integration initiatives.
2. Support and coordinate talent review processes, performance evaluations, and development programs.
3. Coordinate nomination and assessment for training and development programs, provide coaching, and support organizational initiatives like surveys and lateral integration.
4. Maintain close coordination with office-based Talent Management, providing HR advisory support, and partnering with leadership to develop People strategy and infrastructure.
5. Travel occasionally as required.
About the team: The Firm's People function supports recruiting, development, and support for all staff, including Partners, Lawyers, and Business Services, aligned with the firm's core commitments to collaboration, excellence, and inclusivity. The team includes Talent Management, Recruitment & Mobility, Inclusion & Diversity, Leadership & Learning, Partnership & Performance, D&I Analytics.
Reporting line: Director of Talent Management, EMEA
Key relationships: Practice Group Leaders, Business Managers, Talent Director, office-based Talent Management and Recruitment teams, internal functional teams.
Candidate requirements: Bachelor's in HR, Psychology, Organizational Development, or related; extensive HR/Talent Management experience, preferably in a professional services firm; experience across multiple locations/jurisdictions; excellent communication skills in English; proven problem-solving, influence, and stakeholder management skills; strong coaching and business acumen. Personal qualities include integrity, dedication, diligence, composure, positive impact, relationship-building, respect, and discretion.
Why join us? Baker McKenzie is a global law firm with a strong reputation, diverse and inclusive culture, and numerous awards for excellence, diversity, and workplace environment. We support our people with a collaborative, supportive culture and strategic initiatives aimed at advancing diversity and inclusion.
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