Kennedys is seeking an experienced Wellbeing Manager to join our HR team on a 12 month fixed term contract. We are looking for someone who has experience of implementing a global wellbeing strategy and driving culture change. They will also deliver initiatives across our four pillars of wellbeing – mental, physical, social & digital and financial – and understand how to take a strategic approach to creating a working environment in which our people can thrive.
Our wellbeing approach spans multiple teams and sits across the entire firm, which means you will be working with colleagues across all regions and departments. The successful Wellbeing Manager will have ample opportunities to be creative and innovate, and implement a strategy that makes a real difference.
Team
The Kennedys HR team is over 85 strong and supports the firm around the world with all people related matters.
The HR team is based across Kennedys' five regions; APAC, EMEA, US, LATAM and UK. The areas of HR that we have responsibility for are Business Partnering, Talent, Recruitment, Responsible Business, Operations, and Reward.
You will be working in a fast-paced, demanding, and global environment as we strive to make a difference for our people, clients and communities where we work.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver the wellbeing strategy with a focus on three key areas - leadership and culture, prevention and support and measurement and continuous improvement
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of data and measurement to secure senior-level buy-in for wellbeing initiatives, while influencing stakeholders and working strategically to drive impact.
- Plan and deliver internal wellbeing initiatives e.g. mental health awareness week, Kennedys wellbeing month
- Take a collaborative approach to coordinating wellbeing activities across multiple teams including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Reward, Business Partnering, Talent, Policies and Operations and Facilities
- Working in partnership with the DEI team to drive a diverse, equitable, and inclusive people strategy
- Working closely with the Reward team on the wellbeing benefits globally available to our people
- Manage and support a network of Wellbeing Champions
- Line manager responsibility for Responsible Business Assistant.
Required experience
- Direct and demonstrable experience in developing and delivering wellbeing strategy and initiatives in a professional services or corporate environment
- Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, including partners, and global HR leadership
- Confidence in presenting data, shaping strategy, and securing buy-in for wellbeing initiatives
- Attention to detail and demonstrated project management skills
- A global view of wellbeing and an understanding of different cultures
- Excellent organisational and written communication skills
- A team player who is able to work in a highly collaborative environment with different teams within a global law firm setting
- Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced role
- Ability to deal with highly confidential and sensitive data.
Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.
