Strategic HR Business Partner — Hybrid (Law Firm)

Oakleaf Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking an HR Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves delivering comprehensive HR support while partnering closely with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive HRBP experience, notably within legal or professional services, along with strong skills in employee relations and performance management. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and aims to make a significant impact during important organisational changes.

Qualifications

• Extensive HRBP experience within legal, professional services or financial services is required.
• Proven track record of delivering across the full generalist remit while balancing strategic partnering.
• Strong experience in managing annual reward and talent processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to a defined client group.
• Deliver a full spectrum of generalist HR support.
• Shape and execute the people agenda across all aspects of the employee lifecycle.

Skills

Extensive HRBP experience within legal, professional services or financial services

Strong experience running annual reward, talent and performance processes

Highly skilled in employee relations

Confident in using people data to generate insight

Strong organisational skills

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Self-starter

Job description

A leading law firm in London is seeking an HR Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves delivering comprehensive HR support while partnering closely with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive HRBP experience, notably within legal or professional services, along with strong skills in employee relations and performance management. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and aims to make a significant impact during important organisational changes.