Human Resources Business Partner

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Human Resources Business Partner is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent (HC&T) team. This role will be responsible for implementing Human Capital & Talent strategies in actionable deliverables within practice offices or global functions, while implementing Human Capital & Talent strategies inclusive of engagement strategies, optimised performance, and professional development. This role will be located in our Manchester office. Please note that this role is a 12 month FTC and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Serving as a trusted advisor to office leadership and colleagues by providing advice and guidance across all human resources topics, and implementing HC&T strategies
• Championing colleague well-being and enabling a work environment that is equitable and offers fair treatment, transparency, inclusiveness, personal accountability, trust, and mutual respect
• Managing people-related projects, programs, and processes to ensure compliance and completion
• Supporting department leadership with performance optimisation efforts, including talent development and acquisition, resource management, and colleague training programs
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess strong knowledge and experience across HR functions and employee relations
• Display the ability to work in a team environment with a best-in-class customer-service focus
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience advising, guiding, and supporting key stakeholders within a global matrixed organisation, preferably 
• Experience in coordinating and managing complex employee relations matters, preferably

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!
  

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #Associate #LI-MM1