Senior Legal HR/Payroll Specialist - Maternity Contract

Purple Sky Resourcing; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior HR and Payroll Specialist to join their dynamic London HR team. This exciting role involves supporting strategic HR initiatives and working closely with senior leadership in a prestigious law firm. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence key stakeholders and manage complex employee relations matters, all while being part of a passionate team. With a part hybrid working policy in place, this maternity cover contract is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Don't miss your chance to be part of this exceptional team!

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing complex employee relations matters.
• Ability to analyze challenges and deliver strategic HR solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support HR senior leadership with strategic HR initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage employee relations within a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Senior Level HR Experience

Employee Relations Management

Project Management Skills

Performance Management Cycle Knowledge

Coaching and Influencing Skills

Analytical Thinking

Tools

Payroll System

Job description

Our client - a fast growing and dynamic US law firm – are now looking to recruit a Senior HR and Payroll Specialist to HR team in London.

As part of the London HR team, you will perform all functions related to supporting the HR senior leadership and the London office leadership team with the implementation of strategic HR initiatives.

This is a fantastic Senior HR Advisor opportunity to join one of the most prestigious law firms in the world! It is a maternity contract cover for up to a year and the client are currently operating a part hybrid working policy.

Requirements as a Senior HR Advisor :-

• Previous Senior Level HR experience ideally gained from a reputable law firm
• Experience of being a subject matter expert, coach and influencer to key stakeholders within a global matrix organisation
• Extensive experience in coordinating and managing complex employee relations matters within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyse and think through complex challenges, deliver appropriate solutions and understand the strategic HR agenda
• Demonstrable project management skills ensuring effective implementation and measuring success
• Comprehensive knowledge of executing the annual performance management cycle, talent management and succession planning initiatives, as well as credible employment law knowledge
• Good experience of dealing with a firmwide payroll system

This is an opportunity not to be missed, working within an extremely passionate team and under the ultimate level of professional leadership with the Head of HR of this amazing law firm.

Send your CV now for review!