Senior HR Business Partner

Larbey Evans; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; 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 client service. The role involves cultivating a high-performing culture, managing employee relations, and leading strategic HR initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and excellent employee benefits.

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 with stakeholder engagement skills.
• Extensive experience in managing employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Build strong client relationships and provide commercial HR advice.
• Lead execution of annual people processes including budgeting and performance reviews.
• Act as escalation point for disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Skills

Communication

Employee Relations

Strategic HR

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