The patent and trade mark attorney sector is unusual. In some ways, the firms are like law firms. They provide legal advice and services to their clients. They\342\200\231re also usually partnerships with practice groups of trainees, associates and partners working alongside expert colleagues in business support teams. But they\342\200\231re also different. They are focused solely on patents and trade marks, and so their clients are drawn from the world\342\200\231s most innovative technology companies and brand owners. Being specialists, the top firms in this sector are much smaller than the leading law firms; but they\342\200\231re nevertheless highly profitable. And the attorneys who work in them aren\342\200\231t solicitors. Instead, many are scientists or engineers. The team Our People and Culture (P&C) team has gone through a period of growth over the last 12 months which means this is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and forward-thinking HR professional to join a supportive, progressive and agile and ambitious team. We are proud of the fantastic work our P&C team is doing to support the firm and we want to continue being at the forefront of new initiatives \342\200\223 just as our patent and trade mark attorneys are! The opportunity This is a 12 month fixed term contract covering a period of maternity leave and this Manager or Senior Manager level role will be reporting into the Director of People and Culture, and will support the delivery and execution of the P&C strategy. In collaboration with our Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, and supported by two HRBP\342\200\231s and a People and Culture Coordinator, this role is responsible for providing a consistent approach to people, across Kilburn & Strode. This role will be an excellent balance of advising our Partners through the day-today talent management and employee life cycle processes, as well as supporting the P&C Director with more strategic initiatives such as overseeing the employee engagement strategy and being one of the first organisations in our sector to release our Gender Pay Gap Report. We are happy to consider applications for this role on either a full time or part time basis. Other Key Elements Of This Role Include Leading the day-to-day operational HR requirements at Kilburn & Strode Advising our teams on the talent management processes including promotions, career conversations, retention and succession planning Line management and mentoring of two HRBP\342\200\231s and a HR Coordinator Business Partnering with our Partner population as well as supporting the requirements of our teams in the Netherlands, San Francisco and Boston offices and ensuring we are all aligned globally Overseeing the employee engagement strategy and developing action plans from the feedback received from our performance management tool, ensuring buy-in from the Heads of Departments Leading on any complex employee relations matters from start to finish without supervision to ensure the best outcome for the employee and our stakeholders Driving our Reward and Benefits strategy and annual compensation reviews Oversight of, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements such as whistle blowing policy, Modern Slavery policy Being a driving force behind our strategy and ensuring there is a culture of open communication and inclusion, with a focus on employee well-being Living our firm values; be curious, think commercially, act collaboratively, take ownership and make a positive impact. Key Skills This role would suit someone experienced in delivering organisational change and business improvement with an ability to keep calm under pressure, think on your feet and work to tight deadlines. Our ideal candidate would also have: A track record in Human Resources within a People and Culture setting and a solid knowledge of HR processes, policy and procedures within fast paced organisation. Knowledge and experience advising teams on an international basis would also be beneficial. Ability to manage complex employee relations casework with the confidence to run processes from start to finish without supervision and advising the business on best practice HR experience in the end-to-end spectrum of the employee lifecycle Experience of building relationships, positively persuading, and influencing change Strong commercial awareness Solid line management experience, including developing and mentoring others and guiding them in best practise Proven ability to think outside the box to implement creative solutions and devising new policies for our employees CIPD qualification preferred Why us? Kilburn & Strode stands out even in this unusual sector. As one of the top patent and trade mark attorney firms in Europe, we enjoy high praise in all the leading guides to our sector. We also act for some of the world\342\200\231s most creative and innovative companies: Aston Martin, Boeing and Cisco, to name just a few. But some things really make us stand out. Although we\342\200\231ve been around for over 100 years, we look forward not back. We have a vision, a strategy and a strategic plan for the next few years. Our progressive outlook means we look for and bring real change to our firm and our sector. We know that our reputation as a firm is based entirely on the quality of the individuals who work here. That\342\200\231s why we\342\200\231ve always been uncompromising in seeking out people who are not only at the top of their game, but who also share our enthusiasm and outlook. Not only that, we are committed to diversity not because it\342\200\231s \342\200\234good for business\342\200\235 or because it\342\200\231s the \342\200\234right thing to do\342\200\235. We\342\200\231re committed because it makes our firm a superb place to work. Whatever your background, you\342\200\231re welcome here because we love the creativity that difference brings. 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