HR Lead – Global M&BD and Corporate Communications and Business Team global projects

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Job Title

HR Lead – Global M&BD and Corporate Communications and Business Team global projects

Department

People

Location

London

Reports To

Global Head of Talent Management

Working Hours

35 hours per week, 9:30am to 5:30pm but additional hours may be required.  We are happy to consider agile and flexible working patterns.  Our approach to hybrid working allows for up to 40% of time working from home and 60% working in the office, please contact a member of the recruitment team to discuss further.

Firm Description

Hogan Lovells is one of the leading global law firms.  Our distinctive market position is founded on our exceptional breadth of our practice, on deep industry knowledge, and on our 'one team' global approach.  Formed through the combination of two top international law firms, Hogan Lovells has over 40 offices in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

With a presence in the world's major financial and commercial markets, we are well placed to provide excellent business-oriented advice to our clients locally and internationally.  Our people are the key to our success, which is why we seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals in all regions of our global practice.

Department Description

The People Team work with partners and senior Business Team leaders to support all aspects of our people’s careers, from recruitment to retirement to help the firm deliver on its vision.

We aim to create a compelling employer brand to attract the most talented people and provide them with the support they need to perform at their best throughout their careers.

We work to develop a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful, so everyone feels supported and valued and can play their part in helping the firm realize its vision.

Role Overview

The HR Lead will provide leadership and direction in supporting the Marketing & Business Development and Corporate Communications functions globally in achieving their strategic goals. As a business partner for both the Global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Global Chief Communications Officer (CCO), this role will provide guidance and advice on strategic and operational matters across multiple jurisdictions, to support the changing needs of these business functions.

The HR Lead will support the Global Head of Talent Management with key strategic projects for our global Business Team, as part of our ambition to be an employer of choice in the legal industry. This will include a specific focus on developing the capability and potential of our Business Team talent, and promoting a collaborative and inclusive culture which helps to engage, motivate and retain our people. 

This role will also provide dedicated generalist support to the firm's Business Team functions based in the UK, supporting the wider UK HR team, as appropriate with specific HR projects and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Working with the Global Head of Talent Management on a range of specific projects for the global Business Team to support our ambition of being an employer of choice.
• Working closely with the M&BD and Corporate Communications Business Leaders globally in achieving their strategic objectives and ensuring the implementation of HR initiatives in a timely and effective manner, to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Develop an understanding of the business environment within which the functions operate in order to provide appropriate advice and align people strategy with business strategy;                             
• Provide professional support and advice to the business leaders on strategic and operational matters such as, but not limited to: change management, organisational design and effectiveness, employee relations, performance management, talent management, workforce planning, salary and bonus reviews, international secondments, and interpreting policy;
• Advise business leaders on employee relations issues ensuring that employees are treated fairly and consistently and that the firm is not exposed to financial/legal liabilities;

All members of the firm participate in our Responsible Business program.

Specific duties or responsibilities may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changes in personnel and management structure, staff location or services

Person Specification

The Candidate

• The job holder will have a high level of energy, drive and commerciality combined with the presence and credibility to deal with a discerning audience.  They will be flexible and adaptable in their approach, in order to manage the needs of their clients who are across multiple time zones. They will demonstrate a collaborative style, and will work as an effective team member who is able to build a network of credible relationships internally and externally.   

Qualifications & Training

• HR experience gained in a professional services or similar sector environment
• Previous experience of working at a Senior HR Business Partner level and in a role that has had regional or global responsibility.
• CIPD qualified

General Attributes

• The person we are looking for will have very strong people skills, with the ability to build rapport and a strong working relationship with stakeholders from across our global business.
• Creates a positive impact with colleagues, peers, partners and clients and is able to demonstrate diplomacy, listening and influencing skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an excellent eye for detail
• Team player who is proactive with a 'can do attitude'
• Pragmatic, robust, diplomatic and resourceful, with the ability to adapt quickly to different situations and personalities
• Demonstrates a flexible and adaptable style which enables them to work effectively with colleagues in different jurisdictions, cultures and time zones.

Agile Working Statement

Our goal is to embed flexibility across our business 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.

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement

It is the policy of Hogan Lovells to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion.  Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.

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