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

Baker & McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm is seeking an HR Business Partner for a 12-month contract to provide consultancy on human resource issues and support key stakeholders. The role requires a strong HR Generalist background and a 2.1 degree or above. Responsibilities include coaching management, improving employee relations, maintaining HR policies, and payroll support. This position offers a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in an HR Generalist role within a global professional services organization.
• In-depth knowledge of HR legislation and policies.
• Experience in reconciling HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support managers in delivering the people agenda.
• Work closely with management to improve work relationships.
• Maintain and review HR policies in line with legislation.
• Support with payroll file compilation and review.
• Provide timely advice on HR and employee relations matters.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Analytical skills

Client service ethos

Proficient in Excel

Influencing and presentation skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Undergraduate degree (2.1 classification or above)

Job description

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

Description

Location: Belfast

Workplace: Hybrid

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
• 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