The Business: Greenberg Traurig LLP is now a global powerhouse with over 2,650 lawyers in 47 locations worldwide. Established in London in 2009, GT’s London office has expanded through strategic growth to become a full-service, multidisciplinary practice with more than 140 high-calibre lawyers. We provide tailored, partner-led strategic advice and efficient, cost-effective legal services to UK and international clients. Our London team advises on a broad spectrum of domestic and cross-border legal issues, including in the areas of Arbitration, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Civil Fraud & Business Disputes, Corporate/M&A, Data Protection & Privacy, Employment, Competition Law and Regulatory, Funds, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Private Equity, Real Estate, Regulatory, Restructuring & Insolvency, Tax, and White Collar Crime & Investigations. Reflective of London’s multifaceted business community, our client base is varied across many sectors, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, energy, retail, real estate, financial, automotive, and communications. Our commitment to building long-term relationships with clients as well as establishing new ones has led to the office being consistently recognised by leading legal directories, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. In addition, creating a diverse and inclusive work culture that offers our employees the opportunity and support they need to succeed is a core value for us at GT. We want to ensure potential employees are supported through the recruitment process and therefore we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that are required at any stage of the process or upon joining GT. The Role: HR Advisor The HR team consists of the Head of HR, 2 x HR Advisors, HR Administrator and a Graduate Recruitment Advisor. The two HR Advisors will work together to provide a full HR service to the London Office. They will each have designated practice groups to support and then be involved in office wide projects. This is a generalist role which means that the individual will be involved in a variety of workstreams and projects as required. Responsibilities: HR: Act as a business partner to the London office providing HR generalist support With the support of the Head of HR manage employee relations issues within office when they arise Provide operational HR support to the Head of HR Manage the annual business services appraisal process and support with the associate appraisal process Conduct new joiner and exit interviews across the office Manage the maternity & paternity process for the London office Manage the probation process for the London office Supporting the absence management process, reporting to the Head of HR on a monthly basis and agreeing action plans Manage the lateral recruitment process for associates and support staff Involvement in HR projects as required Support with the ongoing implementation of workday Assisting other members of the team when required Support the HR team with updating policies and procedures in line with current legislation and best practice Actively engage with the London DEI strategy and support with requests for external surveys or data To undertake any other tasks or responsibilities which reasonably fall within the remit of this position. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Experience, Skills and personal attributes: Good working knowledge of HR practices is essential, ideally within a legal or professional services environment Providing support to employees/managers in an advisory capacity is essential Experience of managing employee relations cases would be advantageous Excellent time management and organisational skills. Understanding the magnitude of confidentiality and have the relevant skills to handle sensitive data. Excellent writing and communications skills. Excellent accuracy, attention to detail and follow-through skills. Ability to multi-task, prioritise and maintain focus in a busy environment. Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels. Always maintain a customer focused approach. Ability to demonstrate a flexible and hands-on attitude, responding effectively to rapidly changing circumstances. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate needs and exercise independent, sound judgement. Demonstrate the ability to manage simultaneous workstreams to tight deadlines Creative thinker who will come forward with new ideas and approaches. Excellent team player and strong interpersonal skills. Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Experience of HR systems would be advantageous. Qualifications: CIPD qualification or an undergraduate degree in HR would be advantageous Global scale with street smarts With 51 locations, Greenberg Traurig's global network provides the platform clients need to operate in today's legal marketplace. Our team is recognized by rankings in current Chambers & Partners Guides in jurisdictions and practices around the world, based on thousands of interviews with practicing lawyers and clients. In addition, Greenberg Traurig is proud to have more lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America than any other law firm, a position we have held since 2008. Greenberg Traurig (GT) is committed to ensuring a safe and transparent recruitment process. Please be advised of the following: Official Job Listings: All legitimate job opportunities with GT are posted here on our official website. GT job advertisements found outside our verified accounts with LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed should be treated with caution. No Fees Required: GT will never ask for payment for work equipment or network access. Also, there are no application fees. We do not ask for bank information or any form of monetary or financial compensation during the recruitment process. All job offers will be preceded by an interview with our hiring team. Verified Communication Only: While all official communications will come from a GT email address associated with GT’s domain (e.g., @gtlaw.com), we recognize that it is easy to spoof such communications to make them look like they are coming from GT. Therefore: before responding to an email purportedly from GT, contact your GT Recruiting Contact by phone to verify that the email is valid. Also, please verify the GT office address on our website before attending an interview. We encourage all applicants to remain vigilant and exercise caution during the application process. If you encounter or suspect a fraudulent job posting or an individual falsely claiming to represent GT, please report it immediately to HRRecruit@gtlaw.com. Thank you for your diligence and for your interest in joining Greenberg Traurig. Thank you for your vigilance and interest in joining Greenberg Traurig. From our humble beginnings in 1967 in South Florida, our focus has never been changed: serve clients better. Learn More Engagement, Culture & Opportunity Since 1967, we’ve built our firm by welcoming attorneys and professionals from all backgrounds who share our drive and commitment to excellence. GT thrives on the passion and drive of our people, emphasizing merit, innovation, belonging, and collaboration first. This commitment has been at the center of our story since our founding and has been essential to our and our client’s success. Learn More We are thankful for the trust our clients place in us and we are proud of being recognized for the service we provide. Learn More If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by sending an email to hrrecruit@gtlaw.com. In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. 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