HR Manager (FTC)

Job title:

HR Manager (FTC)

Company

Linklaters

Job description

Linklaters is a global commercial law firm, with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide. We are one of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Women, a Working Families top 30 employer, recognised by Stonewall as the leading employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility.We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the Legal industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Linklaters, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.HR Manager – The Role:Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving talent management and diversity initiatives? We’re seeking an experienced HR Manager to join our London Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations practice on a fixed-term contract for 12 months.This is your opportunity to influence, lead, and drive change in a leading global commercial law firm.Key Responsibilities:Strategy and Business Planning:

• Collaborate with Partners to develop and implement a people strategy that aligns with practice business plans and the firm’s strategic goals.
• Challenge and inspire the business to embrace and act upon the people plan.

People Leadership:

• Coach and develop Partners in people management and leadership skills.
• Leverage coaching and mentoring programmes to enhance leadership capabilities.

Talent Management and Engagement:

• Design and execute talent management strategies that identify and nurture high-potential performers.
• Focus on effective individual associate management to enhance overall practice quality.

Performance Management:

• Drive the setting and achievement of objectives consistent with practice and firm priorities.
• Foster a culture of constructive feedback and fair performance review processes.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I):

• Support Partners in career management in line with the firm’s DE&I strategy.
• Utilise the Career Toolkit and Race Action Plan to ensure inclusive and equitable career development.

Headcount Management:

• Monitor and adapt the group structure for optimal resource allocation and retention.
• Collaborate on recruitment strategies, from managing trainee planning to lateral hiring.

HR Manager – What we’re looking for:

• Proven HR experience within blue-chip organisations, acting as an effective business partner.
• Background in HR practices focusing on talent, change, engagement, and performance.
• Experience with employee relations and recruitment within a professional services environment.
• Commercial awareness with a solid understanding of business dynamics and analytical capabilities.
• Strong influencer capable of confidently challenging senior stakeholders.
• Effective relationship builder with strategic insight and independent judgement.
• Professional, credible communicator with strong presentation skills.
• Adaptable, flexible, and solution-oriented with a collaborative team approach.
• Committed and proactive, with empathy and a common-sense attitude.

HR Manager – What’s on offer:This role is based at the Linklaters London office with a hybrid working model available.Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution you’ll be making to our success. These include:Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships
• Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments

Finance

• Pension and flexible savings options
• Income protection and life assurance
• Mortgage advice and will-writing services.

Family & Lifestyle

• Electric car and cycle to work schemes.
• Emergency family care
• Additional holiday/birthday leave.
• Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave.
• Travel insurance and season ticket loan
• Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks)

Technical SkillsThis list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.Application PolicyApplications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and not the partners, practices or stakeholders ( for legal roles or for business team roles).

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:53:00 GMT

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