HR Business Partner - Contract (12 months)

CompanyBaker McKenzie

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/16/2026

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Occupation Type

Human resource managers and directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£52,900 (£27.13 per hour)

Occupation rate applies

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Description

The HR Business Partner - Contract (12 months) will cover a period of maternity leave, supporting the assigned Practice Group(s) in London, establishing strong working relationships with Partners and other fee-earning/ business professional staff. The role holder will work collaboratively with assigned internal clients to help them achieve their strategic goals. By identifying the organizational and people priorities, adopting a responsive, client-focused approach, and delivering best practice, commercial HR solutions, the successful candidate will establish themselves as a trusted advisor within the business.

The role holder will be part of a Practice Group aligned EMEA team, but will also work closely with other London/ Belfast based HRBPs, HR Officers and the HR Coordinator.

Main responsibilities:

Activities for each client group to include:

Assist client groups in delivering against their strategic objectives
Develop and deliver the respective People agenda for the London based team, aimed at driving employee engagement, high performance culture, and ensuring best practice HR solutions in support of the delivery of the client group's business plan

Clarify the client group's resource requirements and engage the Recruitment team to deliver against these needs

Provide trusted one-to-one guidance and coaching to partners on all HR matters

Advise on HR policy, making or recommending appropriate decisions

Ensure the delivery of outstanding operational service through the HROs

Diagnose and analyze team and individual development needs, engaging L&L to put in place appropriate solutions

Coordinate performance discussions, work closely with the Reward team throughout the annal salary and bonus reviews, and promotions cycles at all levels

Support client groups to undertake talent management and succession/pipeline planning activities

Work in conjunction with the ID&E team to support diversity and inclusion-related initiatives

Effectively and proactively work with the ER Manager to support all ER cases for assigned groups

Partner closely with the regional HR team, expert functions, and Center-based services to deliver HR solutions to internal stakeholders

Coach, mentor and motivate the HROs and HR Coordinator; give regular feedback and feed into formal performance reviews

Look for opportunities to improve internal processes/services and work with the appropriate people to implement these changes

Collaborate and share best practice with the other HR Business Partners and wider People Team (locally and regionally)

Contribute as a team member or to lead strategic HR projects

Provide input into the London office's HR strategy and to assist with or lead on initiatives that deliver the HR pillars of the Firm's strategy

Skills and experience:

Experience in a similar role ideally within a professional services organization
Strong client service ethos and delivery focus
A catalyst and leader of change
A flexible approach to adapting the role to meet current and future business needs
Strategic thinker with a commercial understanding and the ability to translate business goals into HR priorities
Influencing and presentation skills to establish senior-level credibility
Strong client relationship skills with the ability to manage the diversity of multiple leader relationships and serve their needs without compromising service levels

Able to build rapport at all levels

In-depth working knowledge and understanding of HR legislation, principles, policies, and procedures

Able to develop solutions to a wide range of highly complex problems, requiring creativity and innovation

Strong diagnostic and analytic skills and the ability to exercise good judgment

A motivator and developer of people

A collaborative approach, effectively working with others to achieve team success

Respects and enjoys the diversity of cultural, social, and academic backgrounds found in the Firm

Reports to: EMEA PG Talent Lead

Position type: In Market

Development framework: Manager