HR Generalist

Addleshaw Goddard; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support its operations across Europe. The candidate will manage employee relations, assist in recruitment and performance management, and lead HR projects. Ideal candidates should have experience in International or UK HR and a strong understanding of employment law. This position offers the chance to contribute to HR operations within a dynamic international team.

Qualifications

• Experience in either International or UK HR.
• Ability to navigate multiple jurisdictions and cultural differences.
• Strong grasp of HR processes and legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Managing employee relations, including disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Assisting with performance management and salary reviews.
• Leading HR projects and producing management reports.

Skills

International HR experience

Local employment law knowledge

Compliance understanding

Employee relations management

Job description

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 include:

• 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