The HR Business Partner will support the Transactions Practice Group in London by establishing strong working relationships with Partners and other fee‑earning and business professional staff. The role-holder will work collaboratively with assigned internal clients to help them achieve their strategic goals by identifying organizational and people priorities, adopting a responsive, client‑focused approach, and delivering best-practice, commercial HR solutions.
The individual will be part of a Practice Group‑aligned EMEA team and will also work closely with the London and Belfast-based HRBPs, HR Officers, and the HR Coordinator.
Main responsibilities:
* Assist client groups in delivering against their strategic objectives
* Develop and deliver the respective People agenda for the London‑based team, aimed at driving employee engagement and a high‑performance culture, and ensuring best‑practice HR solutions in support of the client group’s business plan
* Clarify the client group’s resource requirements and engage the Recruitment team to deliver against these needs
* Provide trusted one‑to‑one guidance and coaching to Partners on all HR matters
* Advise on HR policy and make or recommend appropriate decisions
* Ensure the delivery of outstanding operational service through the HR Officers (HRO)
* Diagnose and analyze team and individual development needs, engaging Leadership and Learning (L&L) to put in place appropriate solutions
* Coordinate performance discussions and work closely with the Reward team throughout the annual salary and bonus review and promotion cycles at all levels
* Support client groups in undertaking talent‑management and succession/pipeline‑planning activities
* Work in conjunction with the ID&E team to manage and support diversity and inclusion‑related initiatives
* Manage and resolve ER cases effectively and proactively for assigned groups, aligning approach in line with office policies
* Partner closely with the regional HR team, office-based team, expert functions, and Center‑based services to deliver HR solutions to internal stakeholders
* Coach, mentor, and motivate the HROs and the HR Coordinator, provide regular feedback, and contribute to formal performance reviews
* Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and services, and work with the appropriate stakeholders to implement these changes
* Collaborate and share best practice with the other HR Business Partners and the wider People Team, both locally and regionally
* Contribute as a team member or lead strategic HR projects
* Provide input into the London office’s HR strategy and assist with or lead initiatives that deliver the HR pillars of the Firm’s strategy
Skills and experience:
* Demonstrable experience gained in a similar role, ideally within a professional services organization, working at HRBP level
* Strong client service ethos and delivery focus
* A catalyst and leader of change
* A flexible approach to adapting the role to meet current and future business needs
* Strategic thinker with a commercial understanding and the ability to translate business goals into HR priorities
* Influencing and presentation skills to establish senior-level credibility
* Strong client relationship skills with the ability to manage the diversity of multiple leader relationships and serve their needs without compromising service levels
* Able to build rapport at all levels
* In-depth working knowledge and understanding of HR legislation, principles, policies, and procedures
* Able to develop solutions to a wide range of highly complex problems requiring creativity and innovation
* Strong diagnostic and analytic skills and the ability to exercise good judgment
* A motivator and developer of people
* A collaborative approach, effectively working with others to achieve team success
* Respects and enjoys the diversity of cultural, social, and academic backgrounds found in the Firm
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