HR Business Partner

DLA Piper; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

At DLA Piper, an experienced HR Business Partner is sought to join our International Business Services team. The role acts as a trusted adviser to design and deliver people strategies and to drive meaningful impact across our people agenda.

The successful candidate will partner with senior stakeholders, support workforce planning and organisational design, lead transformation initiatives, and collaborate with global HRBP peers to advance international priorities while coaching leaders to raise

Qualifications

• Proven experience driving organisational change and supporting leadership teams.
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to influence constructively.
• Commercial mindset linking people strategy to business outcomes.
• Experience across international or matrixed environments.
• Analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with delivery.
• Confidence in managing complex employee relations issues.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to design and deliver impactful people strategies.
• Provide insight on organisational design, workforce planning, and business decisions.
• Support and drive transformation and change initiatives across the business.
• Collaborate with global HRBP peers and Centres of Excellence to deliver international priorities locally.
• Coach and develop leaders to strengthen management capability and performance.
• Lead or contribute to strategic HR projects aligned to business needs.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and provide escalation support.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational design

Workforce planning

Leadership coaching

Change management

Commercial mindset

Job description

At DLA Piper, we’re shaping the future of legal services through innovation, collaboration, and global impact. We’re now looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our International Business Services team, someone who can operate as a trusted adviser and drive meaningful impact across our people agenda.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to design and deliver impactful people strategies


• Provide insight, challenge, and guidance on organisational design, workforce planning, and business decisions


• Support and drive transformation and change initiatives across the business


• Collaborate with global HRBP peers and Centres of Excellence to deliver international priorities locally


• Coach and develop leaders to strengthen management capability and performance


• Lead or contribute to strategic HR projects aligned to business needs


• Manage complex employee relations matters and provide escalation support

About You

• Proven experience driving organisational change and supporting leadership teams


• Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively


• Commercial mindset with the ability to link people strategy to business outcomes


• Experience working across international or matrixed environments


• Analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making


• Ability to balance strategic thinking with delivery


• Confidence in managing complex employee relations issues

About Us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.