HR Specialist EMEA (12 Month FTC)
This highly established US law firm is seeking an experienced HR Specialist on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, to support the firm’s HR initiatives across employee relations, compensation and benefits, reward, recruitment, and onboarding for all business services and legal personnel in the EMEA offices.
- Salary to £55,000
- 12-month fixed-term contract
- Excellent employee benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
- Offices near Bank / St Paul’s
HR Specialist EMEA (12 Month FTC) Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with note taking at disciplinary/capability/grievance hearings for employees as required
- Arranges meetings and conference calls and exercises good judgment with regard to priorities and urgency to resolve conflicting appointments
- Manage the new hire process and assist with the leaver process for personnel
- Provide support on the coordination of the new hire induction process, including compiling welcome packs and induction meetings
- Liaise with recruitment agencies to discuss vacancies, CVs, and schedule interviews
- Support the US team by issuing onboarding training reminders for EMEA new hires
- Oversee Return-to-Work processes, partnering with local offices and global HR to ensure completion of required documentation
- Supports on the annual Lawyer and Business Services performance cycles
- Attends Performance Evaluation and Compensation meetings and assists with note taking of discussions
HR Specialist EMEA (12 Month FTC) Skills & Requirements:
- Applicants must have 3+ years’ experience in HR at specialist level within a law firm
- CIPD qualified, or studying towards, is highly desirable
- Proficient in MS Office Applications
- Previous experience using Chrome River, Workday, ADP iHCM would be advantageous
