HR Specialist EMEA (12 Month FTC)

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.

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• Salary to £55,000
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• 12-month fixed-term contract
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• Excellent employee benefits
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• Generous holiday allowance
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• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
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• Offices near Bank / St Paul’s
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HR Specialist EMEA (12 Month FTC) Key Responsibilities:

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• Assist with note taking at disciplinary/capability/grievance hearings for employees as required
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• Arranges meetings and conference calls and exercises good judgment with regard to priorities and urgency to resolve conflicting appointments
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• Manage the new hire process and assist with the leaver process for personnel
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• Provide support on the coordination of the new hire induction process, including compiling welcome packs and induction meetings
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• Liaise with recruitment agencies to discuss vacancies, CVs, and schedule interviews
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• Support the US team by issuing onboarding training reminders for EMEA new hires
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• Oversee Return-to-Work processes, partnering with local offices and global HR to ensure completion of required documentation
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• Supports on the annual Lawyer and Business Services performance cycles
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• Attends Performance Evaluation and Compensation meetings and assists with note taking of discussions
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HR Specialist EMEA (12 Month FTC) Skills & Requirements:

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• Applicants must have 3+ years’ experience in HR at specialist level within a law firm
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• CIPD qualified, or studying towards, is highly desirable
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• Proficient in MS Office Applications
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• Previous experience using Chrome River, Workday, ADP iHCM would be advantageous
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