---HR Business Partner- 9 Month FTC

Oakleaf Partnership are working closely with an International Law firm in the hiring of an HRBP to support a Practise Group.

The HRBP team has responsibility for the day-to-day operations of all legal staff, from Paralegal to Partner, across the relevant fee-earning departments (finance and corporate). As a team they support and enable the business to manage change and assist our people in delivering the Firmwide strategy. This role provides the opportunity to hold responsibility for running the day-to-day operations with Corporate & Finance Transactions in the UK. There is also the opportunity to get involved in key HR projects.

This role will act as the primary contact for the dedicated client base and assume day-to-day ownership for those dedicated areas. The individual will provide advice and guidance on a number of HR issues.

Your role will:

-Work closely with the client groups to facilitate the performance review process and provide advice, guidance and training where necessary.

-Provide advice and guidance to client group on managing performance and where appropriate attend meetings and ensure follow-up.

-Manage the internal promotion process within client groups.

-Lead on sensitive/complex departures including drawing up and negotiating on settlement agreements.

-Provide advice on using the Career Development Framework and act as a champion.

-Work closely with the clients groups to review to assist with succession planning and performance management.

-Co-ordinate the salary review process for your dedicated client groups

-Delegate effectively to the HR Coordinator and Assistant to ensure the workload is prioritised and managed, and deadlines are achieved.

-Acts as key stakeholder when implementing and reviewing HR/Firmwide policies.

-Actively lead in strategic projects, HR initiatives and departmental activities as appropriate.

-Provide advice and guidance on employee relations issues e.g. disciplinary/grievance matters and performance issues. Where necessary, investigate matters and conduct meetings autonomously.

They are looking for:

-Strong client service skills and excellent communication both verbal and written.

-Ability to influence and challenge at all levels where appropriate.

- Professional, credible and responsive.

-Strong commercial and business awareness.

-Solid experience working in a professional services environment at Business Partner level.

-Strong advisory skills with excellent knowledge of employment legislation.

-Solid experience of dealing with complex ER issues.