HR Officer

CompanyBaker McKenzie

Location

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Employment TypeFull-time

Posted At3/31/2026

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Occupation Type

Human resources and industrial relations officers

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

The HR Officer will work closely with the HR Business Partnering team in London to build and develop strong working relationships with Partners and other fee-earning/ business professional staff. The role-holder will work collaboratively with their Talent team colleagues, the wider People team, and other business professional functions. The individual t will provide a responsive, commercial and solutions- focused approach to their client groups.

The role will form part of a team comprising the Head of Talent, four HRBPs, one ER Manager, three HR Officers one HR Coordinator.

Main responsibilities:

Work with the Talent team in London to establish strong working relationships with Department Managers and Business Managers within respective client groups as points of contact for people‑related matters
Provide advice to employees and managers on routine employee‑relations matters, including performance and capability, absence, disciplinary and grievance issues, changes to terms and conditions of employment, probation reviews, and flexible working applications
Support the smooth running of cyclical HR processes by assisting the London Talent Team in preparing for, arranging, and running performance, salary, and bonus review meetings
Work with respective Practice Groups in London, relevant HR contacts in other offices, and the Global Mobility Advisory Group to arrange and implement Associate Training Program (ATP) placements to and from the London office
Handle remote‑working requests and liaise with relevant stakeholders involved in the sign‑off process
Coordinate the receiving and sending of secondees to and from clients; liaise with key stakeholders as appropriate
Work with the HR Officers and HR Coordinator to seamlessly manage the new‑joiner and leaver process, including new qualifiers to Practice Groups; conduct new‑joiner meetings and exit interviews, and process leave‑of‑absence requests

Handle new‑parent leave cases and support their reintegration into the business

Produce relevant paperwork, letters, contracts, and reports for all associated matters, and ensure that the HR Coordinator completes the necessary notifications to support payroll changes

Work with the HR Business Partner (HRBP) to clarify resource requirements for assigned groups and liaise with the Recruitment team to deliver against these needs, including seeking appropriate approvals

Collaborate with the Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (ID&E) team to support department‑specific ID&E initiatives and play an active part in one of the Firm’s affinity groups or networks

Take ownership of the end‑to‑end HR‑operational processes; work with the HR Coordinator to ensure successful implementation and identify areas for improvement

Work with the Talent and Benefits and Reward teams to review and update HR policies and processes as necessary

Collaborate and share knowledge across the People team locally and regionally, and coach, mentor, and motivate more junior members of the Talent team

Lead or assist with ad hoc project work

Skills and experience:

Previous experience in HR is essential, preferably within the legal sector, another professional services Firm, or a corporate environment
Able to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of operating within an HR Business Partner environment or generalist HR function
Strong client‑relationship skills with the ability to build rapport, influence, and develop relationships at all levels
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Working knowledge and understanding of employment law, policies, and procedures
Able to identify appropriate actions to resolve issues per Firm policies and procedures; seek support from the HR Business Partner (HRBP) on more complex matters

Able to plan, schedule, and arrange own activities, working in partnership with the job‑sharer to accomplish objectives

Good diagnostic and analytic skills and able to exercise sound judgment

Can demonstrate a flexible, pragmatic, and commercial approach to meeting business needs

Strong client‑service and delivery focus

A high level of attention to detail with a strong commitment to maintaining data integrity

Collaborative approach, effectively working with others to achieve both job‑share and team success

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

Reports to: Head of Talent, London

Travel requirements: Some travel to London required

Position type: In Market

Development framework: Business Support