Our client is a global Law firm with offices in Europe, US and the Middle east and employ around 1500 staff and are looking to recruit a Senior HR Business Partner to their HR Function in London.

You will be part of a team globally and is responsible for the professional management of all things relating too the attraction, recruitment, engagement, retention, development and, progression of their staff. 

Based in London this role will oversee the HR operational team. With this you will also have designated business partnering groups, as well as leading projects to drive people priorities and wider firm strategy

Business partnering
*  Business partner with designated client groups to provide human resources advice and expertise
*  Build strong relationships with key stakeholders acting as a trusted adviser on all people matters
*  Drive the people priorities and firm strategy, coaching and challenging partners and managers where needed
*  Lead annual processes for client groups, performance reviews, talent mapping and the salary review
*  Work closely with the group leaders, practice area leaders and heads of business to support talent management, including developing engagement, dealing with underperformance as well as pipelines and succession
*  Collaborate with the talent acquisition team to support attraction, recruitment
*  Manage complex ER cases and act as an escalation point for the HRBPs and HR Advisers
*  Have a commercial approach and regularly review appropriate financial data and key people metrics
*  Work closely with the senior HR manager for partners on any partner related matters
*  Advise and support on organisation planning and change management
Projects
*  Lead on and participate in people related projects to support the delivery of the people priorities
*  Lead on the delivery of key people processes, such as the annual performance review, talent management, promotions, succession and salary review for business services and fee earners
*  Drive forward change, working to embed any transformation, anticipating issues and proactively suggest solutions
*  Consistently look at ways to improve efficiency and embed continuous improvement within the HR operational team to improve client experience and ensure operational excellence
*  Oversee HR policies and processes with an innovative and commercial approach
Line management
* Lead and oversee the HR operational team, alongside the other Senior HRBP
* Deliver excellent client service in collaboration with the HR operational team acting as a senior member of the wider HR team and role model
*  Actively work to upskill more junior colleagues, through support, coaching and effective delegation
*  Share knowledge and develop appropriate training for the HR operational team to embed business partnering approach
* Line management responsibility for at least one HRBP and broader leadership responsibility for more junior members of the team
*  Build and maintain strong and trusted relationships across the wider HR, D&I and L&D teams globally
* Deputise for the global head of HR operations and projects from time to time as appropriate
If you have a strong HR in Legal or Professional Services with a Partnership model please do apply or send your CV to