• Job Description

  Req#: R00010712

  Linklaters is a global law firm, with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide.

  We have been named as one of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the tenth consecutive year; recognised by Stonewall as a top 10 employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility.

  We recognise that one size does not fit all. Our goal is to embed flexibility across our firm by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way, whether as a regular pattern or on an ad hoc basis, and we will be happy to discuss this further. We also recognise that women, especially, may hesitate to apply if they feel they may not meet every requirement listed despite being excited by the role. If this sounds like you, we’d really encourage you to apply.

  HR Advisor, Practice (FTC) – The role:

  This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, highly motivated individual to join a high-performance global Human Resources team.

  This role is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract.

  As an HR Advisor within the Corporate practice; you will work alongside Partners, Managers and other key stakeholders in our practice groups to ensure our people are managed effectively to deliver against the firm’s strategic priorities. Primary areas of focus are:

  • Headcount and business planning
  • Supporting employee development by means of identifying development needs, helping to maintain a continuous feedback culture, and heling to manage transfers, secondments and exchange programmes
  • Advising Partners and Managers on policy and best practice relating to performance management and employee relations issues
  • Driving forward the annual appraisal, salary and bonus review process
  • Conducting exit interviews and advising on policy, best practice, and any recurring themes that become apparent from interview data
  • Working closely with other teams across the HR function, to include the Lateral Recruitment team in relation to Associate hiring
  • Contributing to the firmwide DEI strategy, working with HR Managers to drive progress
  • Supporting on a range of special projects, relating to either client groups or HR strategy

  HR Advisor, Practice (FTC) – What we’re looking for:

  • Previous experience operating at an advisory level, either within a law firm or another partnership environment
  • Extensive knowledge of the generalist HR function
  • A confident and effective communicator who is able to influence, as well as being robust when challenged
  • Ability to take ownership and work autonomously
  • Commercially aware and comfortable working with data and MI
  • An individual who is keen to learn and develop their existing knowledge

  HR Advisor, Practice (FTC) – What’s on offer:

  This role is based at the Linklaters London office with a hybrid working model available.

  Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution you'll be making to our success. These include:

  Health & Wellbeing

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships
  • Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments

  Finance

  • Pension and flexible savings options
  • Income protection and life assurance
  • Mortgage advice and will-writing services

  Family & Lifestyle

  • Electric car and cycle to work schemes.
  • Emergency family care
  • Additional holiday/birthday leave.
  • Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave.
  • Travel insurance and season ticket loan
  • Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks)

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  Technical Skills

  This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

  Application Policy

  Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and not the partners, practices or stakeholders ( lateralrecruitment@linklaters.com for legal roles or ukbtrecruitment@linklaters.com for business team roles ).

• About the company

  Linklaters LLP is a multinational law firm headquartered in London.

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