Senior HR Manager - Finance

We are currently recruiting for a Senior HR Manager to join us to be responsible for providing (through facilitation and delivery) implementation of all aspects of Human Resources support for Practice Groups within our Finance department.

Role and responsibilities

• Work closely with the Global Head of HR to define and implement business strategy for the Practice Groups including:

• Contributing to strategic planning process
• Design and input to business modelling and planning
• Identification and mapping of talent and succession pipeline
• Facilitation of the Practice Groups’ culture through HR initiatives
• Support of the leadership of the Practice Groups
• Attendance at management meetings for HR initiatives
• Analysis and translation of global business reporting to aid business decisions

• Advising on all HR matters (particularly in relation to risk and cost) related to recruitment, development, movement (client or international secondments), and retention of individuals within the Practice Groups and central Knowledge Team, facilitating issue resolution through the Central HR teams and other Support Departments
• Providing strategic input to influence the design of London-wide projects for the benefit of the Practice Groups and working with Central HR/ other Support departments to ensure smooth implementation in the Practice Groups
• Identification and proactive resolution of group issues/ themes
• Supporting partners to deliver effective staff management processes and messages
• Supporting a number of sub-groups within the Practice Groups on day-to-day HR issues, including attendance and input to weekly partner meetings
• Being responsible for the successful execution of Compass (performance management tool) / talent discussions and check-ins, salary and bonus process for fee earners and support staff
• Ensuring that development outcomes arising from talent discussions are assessed and actioned, including preparation for attendance on development and leadership programmes and tailored development plans
• Lead the design and implementation of the diversity and inclusion agenda in the Practice Groups
• Collaborating and liaising with the support leads in the Practice Groups in provision of a coherent and co-ordinated service to the Practice Groups and the firm, including Business Development, Finance, Knowledge, and the Group Manager
• Analysis and action planning following staff engagement surveys (i.e MySay / Ways of working)
• Implementation of the annual global HR processes for the Practice Groups including:

• Managing the Counsel and Knowledge Counsel promotion processes for the Group together with the HR Manager, including briefing and preparing candidates and their sponsors and supporting newly promoted Counsel/ Knowledge Counsel imbed into their new roles
• Leading the headcount and HR-related financial budgeting process for the Practice Groups
• Leading the annual Associate promotion and reward review process for the Practice Groups
• Lead the talent meeting and Compass process for the Practice Groups

Key requirements

• CIPD or similar certification preferred
• Technical competence in all aspects of employment law, compliance practices and policies with significant HR experience
• Will have worked successfully as a HR practitioner in a corporate, finance, professional services, consultancy or law firm
• Excellent track record of working with senior management within a complex international organization
• Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to influence strategic thinking/direction through creative and pragmatic issue resolution
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels and particularly to win the respect of the partner community, building and developing strong client relationships
• Collaborative team player with the ability to nurture and work in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment
• High energy individual who enjoys both the operational and strategic sides of this role and shows great flexibility
• Resilient; able to understand that credibility has to be earned in this environment and may take time
• A person of sound judgment, able to establish a high level of credibility in the organisation and act as a trusted advisor to senior management
• Ability to deal sensitively with difficult issues and personalities

The deadline for applications to this role is Friday, 14 March 2025. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services.

We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow, and succeed together.