HR Operations & Projects Manager 12m FTC

Essential

• Substantial experience delivering HR projects and/or operating in a professional HR function within a complex organisation.

• Strong track record of managing cyclical processes and project plans to completion preferably in a partnership professional services or law firm environment (desirable but not essential).

• Familiarity with HRBP or project delivery models and all core people processes (performance reward talent employee relations policy data management).

• Excellent interpersonal communication and influencing skillsable to build quick credibility effectively collaborate with stakeholders and communicate complex information clearly.

• Advanced project management skills; strong organisational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables.

• Data-driven mindset; proficient in HR systems (e.g. Workday) and comfortable producing management information reports for decision-making.

• Discrete resilient solutions-oriented and able to maintain the highest standards of professional integrity.

Desirable

• Relevant experience in a legal or professional services environment but the firm will equally consider candidates from other industries providing they can demonstrate an understanding and aptitude for a partnership environment

Competencies

• Influencing and Relationship Building
  Effectively influences builds and maintains strong relationships at all levels collaborating and sharing knowledge across the business putting our colleagues at the centre of what we do.

• Communication
  Communicates clearly and empathetically adapting verbal and written messages for diverse audiences.

• Commercial and Data Acumen
  Applies commercial understanding and strong analytical skills using data-driven insights to support decisions.

• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
  Proactively identifies issues analyses root causes challenges constructively and applies sound judgment to generate effective solutions.

• Organisation and Time Management
  Manages multiple priorities efficiently with meticulous attention to detail strong planning and task management skills.

• Adaptability and Resilience
  Maintains flexibility and remains calm positive and objective under pressure and through change or ambiguity.

• Professionalism and Integrity
  Upholds the highest standards of integrity professionalism and objectivity in all interactions and decisions.

• Self-Development and Ownership
  Takes responsibility for delivering results and personal development seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.

Inclusion

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.

Freshfields is a Ban the Box ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (e.g. the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence).You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.