HR Specialist

Why join us?:

Here at DWF our HR Team is going through a period of transformational change to provide expert global people solutions that enable all colleagues to thrive and succeed in their careers with us.

We're doing this through taking pride in what we do, putting colleague experience at the centre of our work whilst making it easy and straightforward to engage with us. We're also putting technology and efficiency at the centre of everything we do.

We are currently looking for a HR Specialist who shares our purpose and vision to join our global team to implement our HR transformation strategy and people plans, whilst providing commercial advice on people issues.

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the HR strategy and transformation plan as we move to a technology enabled global operating model, driving and supporting changes in leadership and line management behaviours.
• Establish and maintain effective influencing relationships with line managers to challenge and coach them to develop and demonstrate effective leadership and management behaviours across all areas of people management.
• Case management of medium to complex Employee Relations.
• Ensure all people activities are delivered effectively, professionally and within required timescales.
• Support the delivery of business change through restructuring, redundancy and/or TUPE activities.
• Deliver HR activities as appropriate for any merger, acquisition and lateral hire activities to ensure effective integration of new people.
• Work with HR Business Partners to support the delivery of annual people processes e.g. performance review process, succession planning and talent management, budgeting and salary review.
• Proactively identify and exploit opportunities both internal and external to the organisation to raise the profile of the HR team.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the Firm and the overall business objectives of the Firm

What will help you succeed in this role? :

• Experience managing complex ER cases
• Up to date knowledge of HR related legislation and changes in employment law
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the business, with a proven ability to influence, develop and maintain professional relationships
• Commercial mindset, able to think strategically and promote ideas that contribute to the overall success of the business

• Previous experience in a HR specialist role within Legal services
• Experience operating within a matrix structured organisation
• CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential

What we offer?:

Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About us:

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.