HR Business Partner - Contract (12 months) [Maternity Cover]

Baker McKenzie; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive private health cover

Income protection

Life assurance

Employee assistance plan

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking an HR Business Partner for a 12-month contract in Belfast. This role will engage with stakeholders to enhance the HR agenda, coach managers, and ensure compliance with HR policies. The ideal candidate will have a degree and significant HR Generalist experience, particularly in a professional services environment. The position offers a competitive benefits package, promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an HR Generalist role, ideally in a global professional services organization.
• In-depth working knowledge of HR legislation and policies.
• Ability to build rapport and manage diverse leader relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support and challenge managers in delivering the people agenda.
• Analyzing HR-related needs and developing integrated solutions.
• Maintain and introduce innovative HR policies.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Strong analytical skills

Client service focus

Proficient in Excel

Influencing skills

Commercial understanding

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree (2.1 classification or above)

Job description

HR Business Partner - Contract (12 months) [Maternity Cover]

Join to apply for the HR Business Partner - Contract (12 months) [Maternity Cover] role at Baker McKenzie.

The HR Business Partner - Contract (12 months) will play an essential part in working with key stakeholders to ensure that the People agenda is at the forefront of what we do. The role-holder will serve as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues, act as an employee champion and change agent. They will assess and anticipate HR-related needs and seek to develop integrated solutions. The individual will formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value‑added service to management and employees that reflects the Firm's objectives.

Main responsibilities

• Coach, support & challenge managers in delivering the people agenda, developing themselves and their teams in line with Firm policy
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, drive high performance, and increase productivity and retention
• Maintain and review HR policies in line with relevant legislation, including introducing newer, innovative policies
• Provide support and guidance on structure changes, role changes, grading, and benchmarking
• Support with the implementation of the Investors in People action plans
• Support day-to-day operational processes to ensure an efficient and positive people experience
• Assist with the compilation and review of the monthly payroll file
• Produce reports for senior stakeholders and influence data-driven decisions
• Provide accurate, timely, and practical advice on all HR & employee relations matters, ensuring best practice processes are delivered, which are in alignment with Northern Ireland employment legislation; Partner with the legal department as needed/required
• Support with the administration and promotion of the benefits offering

Skills and experience

• An undergraduate degree with a 2.1 classification or above
• Strong experience in an HR Generalist role, ideally within a global professional services organization
• In-depth working knowledge and understanding of HR legislation, principles, policies, and procedures
• Strong analytical skills and able to exercise good judgment
• Strong client service ethos and delivery focus
• A flexible approach to adapt the role to meet current and future business needs
• Proficient in Excel (experience in performing reconciliations across HR systems)
• Commercial understanding and ability to translate business goals into HR priorities
• Influencing and presentation skills to establish senior-level credibility
• Strong client relationship skills with the ability to manage the diversity of multiple leader relationships and serve their needs without compromising service levels
• Able to build rapport at all levels
• Able to develop solutions to a wide range of highly complex problems, requiring creativity and innovation
• Collaborative approach, effectively working with others to achieve team success

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice

About us

At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world‑class career development for everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.

We offer one of the best workplace benefits packages in the industry, featuring comprehensive private health cover, income protection, life assurance, and a comprehensive employee assistance plan. These and a host of other benefits make us one of the most desirable companies to work for in Belfast.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people – regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age – to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.