Senior HR Specialist (Fee-Earners)

Senior HR Specialist (Fee-Earners)

Prestigious US law firm is seeking an experienced Senior HR Specialist (Fee-Earners). Working closely with Partners, Practice Group Leaders and global Legal Talent Management teams, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the full lawyer lifecycle, covering onboarding, performance management, compensation, employee relations and engagement within a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

What’s On Offer:

• Salary to £75,000
• Exceptional employee benefits
• Ultra-modern offices in the West End
• Free in-office meals + 10% pension contribution

Senior HR Specialist (Fee-Earners)– What You’ll Be Doing:

• Coordinate lawyer onboarding, including documentation, background checks, inductions and systems set-up
• Manage lawyer relocations, transfers, secondments and immigration processes, liaising with internal teams and external advisors
• Coordinate probationary reviews and annual performance management cycles, including communications, meetings and follow-ups
• Advise Partners and supervisors on performance management, feedback and employee relations
• Support performance improvement plans, investigations and sensitive employee relations matters
• Coordinate annual lawyer compensation and bonus processes, working with Finance and Payroll
• Support lawyer queries, wellbeing, engagement and retention initiatives
• Maintain accurate personnel records, HRIS data and performance trackers, ensuring confidentiality and compliance

Senior HR Specialist (Fee-Earners)– What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within a City law firm is essential
• Proven experience coordinating performance review cycles and advising stakeholders on performance management
• Strong experience handling employee relations matters and advising stakeholders within a legal environment
• Experience coordinating visa applications, immigration processes and associated record keeping
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to build strong relationships with Partners and lawyers
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience with HRIS/LMS platforms such as Workday or PeopleSoft would be advantageous