Human Resources Manager

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR lead for Europe and Asia, providing trusted guidance on HR policy, benefits, leave, and general employment matters.
• Deliver expert HR guidance and practical solutions across the employee lifecycle and build strong partnerships with firm leadership and employees at all levels.
• Manage employee relations matters end‑to‑end, including documentation, stakeholder coordination, and resolution, exercising sound judgment on sensitive and complex issues.
• Support performance management cycles, employee engagement initiatives, and learning and development programmes in alignment with firm‑wide priorities.
• Coordinate recruitment activities including interview logistics, onboarding, and new hire orientation in collaboration with the US recruitment teams.
• Champion employee wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, contributing to a positive and equitable workplace culture.
• Uphold consistent application of HR policy and best practices across jurisdictions, identifying gaps and recommending improvements.

HR Operations and Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records within Workday and other HR systems.
• Assist with drafting and updating HR policies, procedures, and employee communications and process employee lifecycle transactions including hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, leaves, and terminations.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes across Europe and Asia offices.
• Prepare HR documentation including employment verification letters and HR correspondence as required.
• Support monthly payroll processes and separation payments, and liaise with payroll providers and Finance teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with HR reporting, headcount management, organizational charts, and HR analytics.

Immigration & Compliance

• Support coordination of UK immigration processes, including visa applications, sponsorship documentation, renewals, and right‑to‑work compliance.
• Maintain comprehensive immigration and compliance records.
• Support compliance matters relating to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), including practising certificate tracking and related documentation.
• Assist with HR audits and ensure compliance with employment legislation, firm policies, and data privacy requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 7 years’ progressive HR generalist experience, preferably gained within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Broad, hands‑on experience across all stages of the employee lifecycle.
• Proficiency in Workday or a comparable HRIS platform.
• Experience with UK immigration and right‑to‑work processes preferred.
• Proven track record supporting HR functions across multiple jurisdictions; direct experience across the UK, Europe (including Belgium), and/or Asia (including China and Hong Kong) will be given preference.
• CIPD qualification (or active progress toward certification) preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills to advise and influence at all levels.
• Exceptional organisational skills and rigorous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Excellent communication skills with a client‑focused, hands‑on approach.
• Proactive, responsive, and solution‑focused.
• Self‑directed, with strong judgment and ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Equal Opportunity Employer.