HR Generalist

Addleshaw Goddard; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an HR Generalist to provide comprehensive operational HR support. This role involves managing employee relations, overseeing recruitment processes, and assisting with performance management, all while navigating multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have experience in either International or UK HR and a strong interest in local employment law. This position offers full-time employment within a dynamic and growing team.

Qualifications

• Experience in International or UK HR.
• Eagerness to broaden expertise in local employment law, compliance, and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance matters.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and leaver processes.
• Assisting with performance management, promotions, and annual salary reviews.
• Producing management information and reports, and leading on HR projects.

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity at Addleshaw Goddard to join our EMEA HR Business Partnering team, playing a pivotal role in supporting our expanding European offices in Germany, France, Luxembourg, and Poland.

We are looking for candidates with experience in either International or UK HR, who are eager to broaden their expertise in local employment law, compliance, and HR processes across European jurisdictions.

In this role, you will deliver comprehensive operational HR support to both our fee‑earning and business services teams, navigating the complexities of multiple jurisdictions, legal frameworks, and cultures. You will work closely with colleagues across our international HR team, contributing to ad‑hoc projects and supporting the firm’s ongoing growth and development.

Key responsibilities

• Managing employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance matters
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and leaver processes, including secondments and early careers programmes
• Assisting with performance management, promotions, and annual salary reviews
• Producing management information and reports, and leading on HR projects

Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice