At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate HR operations, enhancing employee experience across global teams.
- Company: Join Mayer Brown, a top international law firm committed to excellence and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic environment with a focus on strategic partnership and client service.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in HR while working with a diverse and collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR operations, project management, and a passion for innovation.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
This job is with Mayer Brown International LLP, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.
Overview
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world's major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognised by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do. We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realise their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm's client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Human Resources department in our New York, Chicago, or London office, as a Director: Global HR Operations.
As the Director: Global HR Operations, you will take responsibility for defining the strategic direction for the HR Operations team and administering the programs, policies and key imperatives that support the business and deliver a rewarding career experience for our people. You will lead and develop a team of trusted advisors, both technical and operational, overseeing all HR processes, systems, data, reporting, global mobility, HR compliance and other operational matters. You will foster a common purpose and commitment among the team, leading by example and strike a balance of challenge and support to empower them to perform at their highest level and deliver exceptional client service.
Together, you will provide centralised services, program support and budget oversight to the HR team and our various Centers of Expertise (COE) with the aim of enhancing the employee experience. In conjunction with the Director of HRIS, you will serve as the liaison with the IT function to advance the technology roadmap for each of the COEs including compensation, benefits, global mobility, recruitment, talent management manage conflicts in terms of global adherence to established processes, legal compliance and risk management issues, etc.
Responsible for decisions about strategy, best practice, program offerings, HR spend, etc. The role holder will stay at the forefront of HR process innovation. They will identify new opportunities and innovative approaches to ways of working and drive effective adoption of technology and best practices.
In coordination with leaders of HR COEs, oversee the annual development of the HR operations budget for projects, expenses and headcount and provide reporting to appropriate stakeholders who need to monitor the spend against the budget Management of HR Operations that includes: Global Mobility, HR Projects, and Compliance and internal Central HR or HR Shared Services Serves on the senior leadership team for HR.
Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes
- Education/Training/Certifications: An undergraduate degree or related/comparable work experience
- Intellectual curiosity and creative thinking
- Project Management certification (e.g. Prince II) or equivalent experience is preferred
- Professional services experience is essential. Experience in a global law firm preferred
- Experience managing an internal shared service or operations center capability is highly desirable
- Working internationally and cross-culturally is essential
Professional Experience:
- Strong track record of managing teams for HR Operations, preferably global teams, and managing key HR processes using technology.
- Technical skills: Evidence a deep understanding and application in: HR Process Design
Nothing herein creates an employment contract or alters the at-will nature of employment. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD.
Director: Global HR Operations employer: Mayer Brown International LLP
Mayer Brown International LLP is an exceptional employer that champions inclusivity and professional growth, particularly in its New York, Chicago, and London offices. With a strong commitment to employee development, the firm fosters a collaborative work culture where innovative thinking and strategic partnership thrive, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to ensure a rewarding career experience for all team members.
Contact Details:
Mayer Brown International LLP Recruitment Team
