Senior HR Business Partner

Larbey Evans Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in London is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to provide high-level HR support and strategic counsel. This role involves cultivating a high-performing culture, managing employee relations, and executing annual HR processes. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the legal sector and strong communication skills.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave

GymFlex

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the legal or professional services sector.
• Strong communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build strong client relationships providing strategic HR counsel.
• Lead execution of annual people processes including performance reviews.
• Act as escalation point for formal disciplinary procedures.

Skills

Communication

Employee Relations

Job description

Job Description

Senior HR Business Partner

Larbey Evans is partnering with a top global law firm in London to recruit an exceptional Senior HR Business Partner to provide high-level HR support and client service to their designated client group.

• Competitive salary
• 09:30-17:30 working hours
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Excellent employee benefits to include 25 days’ annual leave, GymFlex, subsidised on-site restaurant and coffee bar and enhanced family leave etc.

You will partner with leadership to cultivate a high-performing culture, work on strategic and impactful projects and serve as an escalation point for generalist HR queries, particularly in employee relation matters.

Senior HR Business Partner Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong client relationships with key individuals in areas of responsibility, providing commercial HR advice and strategic counsel to leadership throughout the firm, including at Board level
• Lead the execution of annual people processes, including business planning, budgeting, promotions, performance reviews, and salary / bonus evaluations
• Act as escalation point for formal disciplinary, capability, or grievance procedures when required, leveraging team expertise on complex issues
• Provide impartial guidance to line managers on HR matters such as performance, absence management, and employee wellbeing
• Act as a senior member of the HR team, ensuring that best practices are shared across different areas of the team
• Play a key role in ensuring new joiners are well-integrated into the firm throughout their probation period

Senior HR Business Partner Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience in the legal or professional services sector, operating at a strategic and commercial HR level
• Strong communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both verbally and in writing
• Extensive experience managing employee relations cases, including performance and salary review processes
• Willingness to travel occasionally to a UK-based office as required