Strategic HR Leader & Partner, London

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to develop and lead the people strategy across aligned practice groups. This strategic role involves providing comprehensive HR support, overseeing talent management, coaching HR teams, and ensuring the integration of HR initiatives aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR generalist experience, strong employee relations knowledge, and a CIPD qualification. This position emphasizes collaboration and the continuous improvement of HR services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a generalist HR role working at a strategic and senior level.
• Strong knowledge and experience of employee relations and current legislation.
• Experience of working in change-intensive environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the people strategy for practice group.
• Provide HR generalist support from strategic and operational perspective.
• Champion embedding Workday across the employee lifecycle.

Skills

Employee relations knowledge

Project management skills

Coaching ability

Leadership skills

Proficient IT skills

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Tools

Workday

HR databases

Excel

Job description

A leading international law firm in London is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to develop and lead the people strategy across aligned practice groups. This strategic role involves providing comprehensive HR support, overseeing talent management, coaching HR teams, and ensuring the integration of HR initiatives aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR generalist experience, strong employee relations knowledge, and a CIPD qualification. This position emphasizes collaboration and the continuous improvement of HR services.