Senior Manager of Human Resources (London Department Head)

Latham & Watkins LLP; Bishopsgate; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global law firm as a key member of the Human Capital & Talent team. This role offers the opportunity to partner with senior leaders and manage an HR advisory team, driving initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and colleague engagement. You'll be at the forefront of developing strategies that optimize talent management and champion a culture of well-being and inclusiveness. If you possess strong leadership skills and a passion for fostering a supportive work environment, this role is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and diverse workplace.

Benefits

Health insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Progressive HR leadership experience in a global organization.
• Ability to manage complex human capital topics effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on HR topics.
• Drive initiatives for organizational effectiveness and talent development.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal abilities

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Degree in a related field

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About the Role

Reporting into the London Senior Director of Administration, this role will serve as a member of the London Department Head Leadership Team representing the HR function, and will partner with senior leaders to deliver the people agenda for the London practice office. Playing an integral role within Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team, this role will be responsible for the management of the practice office HR advisory team, as well as developing and leading team and project workstreams that execute Human Capital & Talent strategies. This role will be located in our London office.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Serving as a trusted advisor to practice office and global leadership, providing advice and guidance across all human capital topics at a complex level, including employee relations and change management.
• Driving initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness, including talent development, resource management, and colleague engagement.
• Providing oversight of performance management and compensation processes and practices.
• Utilising data-driven insights to optimise Human Capital & Talent strategies, and leveraging market intelligence to make informed business decisions.
• Leading a multi-disciplinary team with a focus on professional development including encouraging team mobility and the development of new skills and capabilities.
• Championing colleague well-being and contributing to enable a work environment that is equitable and offers fair treatment, transparency, inclusiveness, personal accountability, trust, and mutual respect.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Display effective communication and interpersonal abilities, and the ability to manage clients and stakeholders.
• Possess excellent leadership skills and ability to cultivate relationships across teams at all organisational levels.

And have:

• Relevant progressive Human Resources leadership and management experience.
• Experience of working in a global matrixed organisation.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in human resources, business administration, or a related field.

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also receive a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance.
• A pension plan.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee discounts.
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.