People Business Partner

Lyons Davidson Solicitors; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a People Business Partner in Bristol to align people plans with business needs. The role involves understanding business operations, empowering managers, and leading people projects. Candidates should have experience in HR at advisor level, be proactive, and possess relationship-building skills. The firm promotes inclusivity and offers competitive benefits including 25 days annual leave. This position is full-time, with a salary range of £30,001 - £40,000.

Benefits

35-hour working week

25 days annual leave

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working at Advisor level in an HR team.
• Ability to build relationships by understanding the needs and drivers of others.
• Detailed understanding of the employee life cycle and employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand the business model of the groups and divisions served.
• Support and upskill managers to empower colleagues.
• Facilitate lessons learned and identify improvement opportunities.
• Implement people plans that support company objectives.
• Lead people projects designed to achieve the People Vision.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and training for managers.

Skills

Relationship building

Understanding employee life cycle

Resourcefulness

Proactivity

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Lyons Davidson and File Dynamics our vision is to become the most people centred employer in the legal industry and we are looking for a People Business Partner to join the team as a key player in achieving this vision.

Reporting directly to the Head of People & Culture you will partner 3 of our key Divisions to create and deliver people plans which align to the needs of the business and which takes us a step closer to achieving our vision. You will also lead on people vision projects such as the implementation of an employee voice forum.

As a team we offer tons of support and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development. We are looking for people with enthusiasm an interest (or experience) in cultural change and commercial awareness.

You will be part of a wider People Services team made up of Talent Acquisition and Resourcing Learning and Development People Operations Employee Relations and Business Partnering and will work in a large (c.500 employees) law firm based in Bristol.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the business model of the groups and divisions you serve / partner with particularly how the business operates how it creates value its strategic drivers and its purpose.
• Continually support and upskill managers to empower and enable colleagues to act within their delegated authority.
• Support managers to make best use of the full range of People Team services by signposting them to appropriate colleagues with the aim of providing a joined-up and seamless approach.
• Support People Team colleagues by facilitating lessons learned collating feedback and identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
• Identify create and implement people plans that support the company to achieve its objectives by building capability across specific groups and divisions.
• Lead people projects designed to achieve our People Vision.
• Personally develop and facilitate workshops / training and updates for managers and relevant colleagues.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Experience of working at Advisor level in an HR team
• Ability to build relationships by understanding the needs and drivers of others
• Detailed understanding of the employee life cycle and employee experience
• Must be resourceful and proactive
• Microsoft Office and related tools

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including a 35hr working week and 25 days annual leave ( bank holidays and up to additional 1.5 days at Christmas). More details on benefits can be found below.

Our goal is for Lyons Davidson to be a place where you can bring your whole self to work. This means that we actively work to promote equal opportunities and inclusivity across everything that we do including when we recruit and welcome new colleagues.

The Company

Lyons Davidson is a national law firm providing legal services to businesses and individuals.

We pride ourselves on the level of service our experts offer. Our ability to deliver a consistent and high-quality service has allowed us to develop strong relationships with a number of business partners such as insurers banks and membership organisations that rely on us to give their customers and members the help and advice they need.

Benefits

Below is just a taste of what you can expect working for us.

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People Focused Recognition & Referral Schemes

Development & Routes to Qualification

Diversity & Sustainability

We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you encounter any barriers or need support or adjustments during the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition & Resourcing team at .

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 30001 - 40000