Globally award winning US law firm is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join their London HR team where you will be involved in ER work. The HR Generalist is responsible for providing high quality support and guidance to firm personnel at all levels to achieve business objectives and proactively resolve HR issues, undertaking Employee Relations, Policy, Recruitment, Onboarding, Salary Review, Performance Analysis and collaborate on any HR based Projects.  This position is to work the hours 9:30am to 5:30pm with a hybrid working model of 3/2 in place, salary is generous and flexible.

HR Generalist duties will include:

• Meet with managers and employees regarding disciplinary or performance concerns, documenting issues, offering guidance, managing and escalating as appropriate
• Meet with managers and employees regarding flexible working requests, changes in hours or other terms, and leaves of absence, including parental and long-term sickness leaves
• Conduct exit interviews with business services professionals
• Maintain thorough knowledge of London and firmwide policies and procedures
• Draft and review policies or processes as required to ensure high-quality HR service
• In conjunction with senior members of the HR team, advise managers and employees on policies and policy application in different situations
• In conjunction with senior members of the HR team, maintain consistent and compliant hiring and onboarding processes
• Develop positive service relationships with hiring managers
• Source candidates for assigned business services positions, applying best practices to target candidates efficiently and cost-effectively
• Recruit, interview, hire and onboard candidates, including CV review, testing, interviewing and coordination, feedback, offer and contract preparation, employment verifications, conflicts review and background checks
• Organise onboarding procedures to ensure candidates have a smooth and positive integration, including delivering new hire orientation
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Firm’s hiring guidelines, client service principles and commitment to a culture of collaboration, diversity and inclusion
• In conjunction with senior members of the HR team, participate in recurring processes such as benefits, performance and salary reviews and related process communications
• Coordinate and review team preparation of monthly payroll data for Finance
• Maintain a thorough understanding of Workday features through daily use and collaborate with team and HRIS colleagues to update data and provide accurate reports and analysis
• Maintain organised records in compliance with best practices and data privacy guidelines
• Participate in department and team projects, working independently and as part of a team, and present results and achievements to Firm personnel in HR briefings as required
• Accept new tasks and responsibilities as directed to support client service and collaboration
• In conjunction with senior members of the HR team, participate in recurring processes such as benefits, performance and salary reviews and related process communications
• Coordinate and review team preparation of monthly payroll data for Finance
• Maintain a thorough understanding of Workday features through daily use and collaborate with team and HRIS colleagues to update data and provide accurate reports and analysis
• Maintain organised records in compliance with best practices and data privacy guidelines
• Participate in department and team projects, working independently and as part of a team, and present results and achievements to Firm personnel in HR briefings as required
• Accept new tasks and responsibilities as directed to support client service and collaboration

HR Generalist Education and Experience

• University degree or equivalent experience
• Three or more years of progressive Human Resources experience, including law firm experience
• HR certification or studies (CIPD/PHR) would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Workday preferred but not essential

HR Generalist Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High level of proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to communicate with an engaging, diplomatic and professional demeanor in-person, by phone and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work on sensitive, confidential matters with discretion and professionalism
• Effective, clear and concise oral and written skills in English
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and internal clients in person, by phone and by e-mail in an international environment