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HR Specialist EMEA – US Law Firm – Hybrid Working – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

  • Job Type :

    Contract

    Full-Time

  • Salary : To £55,000

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