HR Officer

A global law firm is looking for an experienced HR generalist to join as HR Officer. This is a highly-valued HR generalist role that supports a legal division in the UK and a number of international offices. Collaborating with Senior HR Managers and central HR teams the role advises on a wide variety of HR topics.

Responsibilities:

• Work with line managers to develop and implement plans to improve employee engagement
• Lead employee relations processes including investigations, capability and disciplinary meetings and support line managers to resolve them successfully
• Manage sickness absence and occupational health requirements, working with employees and relevant teams to ensure a successful return to work
• Support HR managers with cyclical processes such as talent reviews, performance appraisals, salary review, budgets
• Responsibility for timely and accurate execution of staff movement processes including starters, leavers and global secondments/transfers
• Assist with general HR policy questions in collaboration with central HR and finance teams;
• Liaise with and support graduate recruitment and HR managers regarding trainee seat moves, qualification processes and interviews
• Organise and facilitate elements of the London new starter induction programme
• Contribute to HR projects as required

Requirements:

• Previous experience within HR advisory is essential, ideally gained in a professional services organisation
• Ability to successfully manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Proven ability to communicate with confidence at all levels and strong relationship building skills
• Client-focused work ethic
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player, contributing to the success of the HR team through collaboration
• Preference for CIPD qualified or working towards qualification