HR Business Partner

London Temporary £63,000 - £77,000 per year View Job Description
An HR Business Partner is sought for a leading professional services company, to provide strategic HR guidance and support across the London office. This role is pivotal in developing and implementing HR solutions in line with business objectives.
  • Support CPO in running the UK, Dubai, Egypt and SA HR function
  • Lead on day to day Group HR and transformation talent projects

About Our Client

The company is a globally recognised professional services firm. With over 750 employees over 12 countries, their London office is a buzzing hub for their European operations. They are respected for their commitment to quality and excellence in all areas of business.

Job Description

Lead for Transformative Talent Projects

  • Execute HR strategies aligned with organisational goals & objectives.
  • Identify and implement key operational processes and establish standardised procedures
  • Support the development of consistent Global polices
  • Support the implementation and collation of employee feedback through the Employee Opinion Survey and Vibe Surveys. Analyse data to identify key themes and recommendations to present to the CPO
  • Support our ESG agenda and objectives including DE&I strategy & associated policies (identifying & collecting data, well being, EAP, Grievances & Whistle blowing Policies)
  • Support on succession planning project (objective tracking) across senior leaders
  • Support on identifying high-potential employees & create development for career growth
  • Support on the design, development and implementation of incentives programme for Principals
  • Design & develop materials to guide and support career development at mid & senior levels



Group Activity

  • Oversee the annual promotion process at a group level
  • Oversee the annual fee rate rise across the organisation
  • Prepare the quarterly Global People Newsletter
  • Responsible for quarterly MI reporting for CPO Board pack
  • Support with all activities of the employee lifecycle (attract, develop & retain/ engage)
  • Support with initiatives to address strategic HR objectives (developing market leading talent, creating a one firm experience, unifying and engaging teams globally, creating a diverse & inclusive workplace, creating growth focused employees)



M&A Activity

  • Review employee data to ensure completeness in employee records, examine compensation and benefits structure to understand financial implications and assess benefit packages to create consistencies where possible
  • Change management; FAQ's, workshops, identifying & addressing employee concerns etc.
  • Employee T&C due diligence & analysis for suitability & recommendations), ER issues etc.
  • Employee compensation & benefits, ensuring equity, fairness & retention
  • Review new organisation structure, template design for R&R, goals, objectives etc
  • Support with cultural alignment; assessing the cultural compatibility between the two organisations to identify potential challenges in integrating workforces and promoting a positive, cohesive working environment
  • Evaluate existing policies and procedures to harmonise and standardise across both organisations
  • Support with preparing retention strategies to retain key talent
  • Develop a streamlined onboarding process for new employees coming from the acquired organisation



Regional HR (20%)

With support from Local HR, you will be:

  • Responsible for the implementation of people transformation projects
  • Provide support and guidance to leaders on local legislation, processes, risks to ensure legal and ethical compliance in HR practices.
  • Be a point of escalation for local HR to support the resolution of any complex ER issues
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance through reviewing and implementing new policies and procedures within the company handbooks, ensuring all changes are communicated to the wider business
  • Oversee and responsible for reviewing and approving payroll for the UK
  • Responsible for managing the annual insurance renewal process for UK and Global insurances
  • Support the annual career review process ensuring that all employees receive a timely review and that objectives are set and agreed

The Successful Applicant

  • You have excellent emotional intelligence and the ability to adapt to different people and environments
  • You have a passion for HR and people excite you
  • You have a good understanding of conflict resolution and are able to make difficult and pragmatic decisions
  • You're not afraid to get stuck in and take on additional responsibilities where needed
  • You are organised with a methodical approach to working towards multiple deadlines whilst ensuring attention to detail is maintained
  • You have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders
  • You're an excellent role model with great communication skills; communicating with clarity and persuasiveness, displaying active listening to be able to respond in an effective manner, tailored to different situations
  • You relate well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organisation; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably
  • You understand the marketplace (client and talent) and use this information to inform project & business decisions
  • You are able to build effective relationships, able to understand and respond to the agenda of others and can help unlock future client opportunities
  • You think creatively to deliver ideas/ solutions & solve problems; are able to demonstrate the ability to enhance the client's or team's outcomes or business impact through actions & contributions
  • You are a collaborative, consultative team player with enthusiasm, passion and drive

Your Background, Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience partnering with senior stakeholders, advising on all matters of HR processes and procedures
  • End to end experience of the employee lifecycle
  • Have talent management experience in designing & developing initiatives to drive HR objectives, creating and supporting productive and engaged employees
  • Up to date knowledge of UK employment law
  • Project management experience
  • L&D experience preferable
  • CIPD HR Management qualification (Level 5 or 7) highly desirable
  • Experience of working within in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Previous experience of working in a legal firm would be advantageous

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £77,000 per annum.
  • A fixed-term contract in a vibrant London location.
  • Opportunity to work in a team-oriented, supportive environment.
  • Chance to shape the HR function within a leading professional services firm.



If you are a proactive, forward-thinking HR professional who is ready to step into a HR Business Partner role in a thriving company, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Sophie Gorvett
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6498007
Phone number
+44 20 7269 2179

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Business Partner
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Sophie Gorvett
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 2179
Job reference
JN-072024-6498007