HR Business Partner - Practice Groups

CompanyBaker McKenzie

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Employment TypeFull-time

Posted At3/30/2026

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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 will support the assigned Practice Group(s) in London by establishing strong working relationships with Partners and other fee‑earning and business professional staff. The role-holder will work collaboratively with assigned internal clients to help them achieve their strategic goals by identifying organizational and people priorities, adopting a responsive, client‑focused approach, and delivering best-practice, commercial HR solutions.

The individual will be part of a Practice Group‑aligned EMEA team and will also work closely with the London and Belfast-based HRBPs, HR Officers, and the HR Coordinator.

Main responsibilities:

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 and a high‑performance culture, and ensuring best‑practice HR solutions in support 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 and make or recommend appropriate decisions
Ensure the delivery of outstanding operational service through the HR Officers (HRO)
Diagnose and analyze team and individual development needs, engaging Leadership and Learning (L&L) to put in place appropriate solutions
Coordinate performance discussions and work closely with the Reward team throughout the annual salary and bonus review and promotion cycles at all levels
Support client groups in undertaking talent‑management and succession/pipeline‑planning activities
Work in conjunction with the ID&E team to manage and support diversity and inclusion‑related initiatives

Manage and resolve ER cases effectively and proactively for assigned groups, aligning approach in line with office policies

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

Coach, mentor, and motivate the HROs and the HR Coordinator, provide regular feedback, and contribute to formal performance reviews

Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and services, and work with the appropriate stakeholders to implement these changes

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

Contribute as a team member or lead strategic HR projects

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

Skills and experience:

Demonstrable experience gained in a similar role, ideally within a professional services organization, working at HRBP level
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