Human Resources Generalist

Latham & Watkins LLP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in London seeks a Human Resources Generalist to provide operational HR support for employees and attorneys. Responsibilities include managing employee lifecycle processes and advising on HR matters. Ideal candidates will have HR knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and experience with sensitive issues. The role offers a competitive compensation package and benefits, with opportunities for hybrid working.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of HR and UK employment legislation.
• Capable of cultivating relationships at all levels.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience managing confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee lifecycle processes including payroll.
• Advise on people-related matters and benefits.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners on policies.
• Enhance HR operations with other teams.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of HR function and employee lifecycle

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork and independence

Experience in managing sensitive matters

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About the Role

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team. This role will be responsible for providing operational HR support to both Business Services employees and Attorneys within the firm’s offices, operating as a first point of contact for HR related matters. This role will be located in our London office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Management of employee lifecycle processes and changes, including payroll
• Helping employees and clients with advice and guidance on a variety of people-related matters, such as policy interpretation and signposting to relevant benefits and resources etc.
• Working in close partnership with the HR Business Partners on people related matters such as flexible working, leave of absences and programmatic initiatives
• Partnering with other Business Services teams and Centres of Excellence to enhance the operations and connectivity of the HR team across the firm
• Driving and actively contributing to the execution of HR projects and initiatives (both global and local)

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of a human resources function and are familiar with the full employee lifecycle and UK employment legislation
• Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to cultivate relationships across teams at all organisational levels of the firm
• Work well in both a team and independently
• Demonstrate experience in managing highly confidential and sensitive people matters

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.