HR Projects Business Partner

We are seeking an experienced HR Projects Business Partner to support the Head of HR internal project teams and wider-HR function with people focused projects on 12-month fixed term contract starting as soon as possible. This role can be based in either Belfast or London.

The role will play a key role in supporting the delivery of these projects and maximising colleague adoption. The role will focus on supporting the people side of the projects and will involve preparing supporting and equipping key stakeholders and colleagues to embrace deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Support with the development of comprehensive project management strategies to support goals and empower leadership stakeholders and colleagues to adapt to change and transformation.
• Collaborate with business leadership stakeholders employees and third parties to assess the impact of proposed changes on people culture and operations.
• Proactively identify potential risks and obstacles to project implementation determining strategies to address them.
• Assist with the development of communication plans that effectively convey the purpose scope and benefits of the projects to leadership stakeholders and employees at all levels.
• Actively engaging with leadership stakeholders and employees to understand their concerns and needs fostering a supportive environment and mitigating resistance.
• Provide tools guidance and mentorship to leadership and people managers underpinning their ability to lead teams through project stages confidently and competently.
• Play an active role in creating roadmaps activities and collateral to ensure business stakeholders and employee readiness.
• Continuously monitoring the impact of project deliverables on employees and adjusting to minimise disruptions.
• Influence and foster a culture of adaptability simplification and collaboration within the firm by promoting open communication and continuous learning.

Key Requirements

• A track record of successfully leading and supporting leadership stakeholders and employees through periods of business and people projects.
• Proven project management skills and proficiency in project management tools/software.
• Excellent communication and people skills capable of engaging and influencing collaborators across the firm.
• Strong stakeholder management skills demonstrating the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support multiple projects simultaneously.
• High-level attention to detail with the ability to organise prioritise and manage multiple tasks within set deadlines across multiple programmes or business functions.

Who are we looking for

• We dont have a type. We believe our differences are our strengths; varied cultures approaches and experiences can only benefit us.

What do we offer

• You can be yourself:It takes everyone to make us who we are. Were a culture of diverse perspectives with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance health cash plan dental insurance life assurance critical illness insurance matched pension contributions up to 7% holiday trading plus many more. Visit:Reward & Benefits Fieldfisher.
• Come for the WOW views: Riverbank House is in the City just next to London Bridge with stunning views of The Shard and Tower a short walk from Monument/Bank.
• Nurturing your talent:Take a build a career approach to your training. Youll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something youd like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs affinity networks inclusive events and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Inclusion is not exclusive:

If all our differences are highlighted no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher all our rich diversity is celebrated.

We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine at the interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.

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What to do next:

• Click Apply Now complete an online application and upload a CV.
• Successful applications will be invited to a 2030-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
• Every role recruits differently. But well always let you know what to expect from the process so you get no surprises.
• For hybrid opportunities youll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
• We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only but we cant always promise that. We will work around everyones availability. You can contact us at.

We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.

We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London we are spreading across addition to UK China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria Belgium France Germany Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Poland and Spain.

With 1800 people across 25 offices in 13 countries you might expect an impersonal office culture but you will find a homely family feel even in the largest offices.

Quality on both sides
Across all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A finance real estate energy and natural resources technology and life sciences.

We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms pharmaceutical and life sciences companies energy suppliers infrastructure companies global banks and financial institutions.

We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. Applications will be considered on merit and the applicants suitability to meet the requirements of the role.