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Global Head of HR for DR, ACT, & PR

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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • New York
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should be an experienced HR leader with a strong generalist background, international exposure, transformation experience, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications.
  • You will provide strategic HR support, lead initiatives for organizational culture, facilitate workforce planning, manage performance, drive diversity efforts, and oversee the HR budget.

Requirements

  • An experienced HR leader who has gained significant exposure to “best practice” HR methodologies
  • A considerable number of years HR experience in an international organization in a senior HR leadership position where HR is a respected business partner, contributing on a consultative and participative basis to business success and introducing and embedding best practice
  • A strong HR generalist with exposure to organizational and leadership development, succession planning, performance management, compensation & benefits and experience managing sensitive people related matters
  • Relevant transformation experience in managing organizational / people change
  • Actively explore new ideas and push boundaries; display comfort with risks and has confidence that possibilities are endless.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of effectiveness as a people leader, team player and project leader who gets results.
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt to and drive results under changing conditions.
  • Experience influencing and building credibility with stakeholders across all levels.
  • Excellent with written and oral communication, including persuasive negotiation skills.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in other languages advantageous
  • Qualification in Business or People Management (such as MBA, CIPD, CHRO)
  • Has worked internationally, in different countries

Responsibilities

  • Play an active and highly participative role as a member of the Practice Group leadership team, contributing effectively at the highest level.
  • Provide strategic HR support and advice to the Practice Group Leader and partners.
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to the Practice Group HR Business Partners, resulting in regular engagement with partners across the Practice Group and take the necessary action to ensure the function is an effective and respected business partner.
  • Drive people and organizational initiatives that contribute actively to a ‘one firm’ approach across Freshfields.
  • Develop ways to reinforce important elements of our culture with a view to continually striving to improve behaviors, encourage respect, modernizing the way we work and further supporting progressive working practices.
  • Develop and deliver the HR strategy ensuring global alignment across Practice Groups where required and local coordination.
  • Facilitate effective workforce planning and decision making based on reliable core people data. Make recommendations for changes to reflect future business plans and the need to attract, retain and develop top local and international talent.
  • Lead and drive the ongoing collaboration and connection of HR Business Partners, supporting the practice groups on a local basis to support the delivery of the people strategy as one team.
  • Support the internal promotions process for Partnership and Counsel.
  • Facilitate the delivery of an effective performance management approach that drives excellent performance.
  • Build relationships with the HR Leadership team, connecting on a regular basis, manage interfaces with HR contacts across the function and contribute to, and on occasion lead, global HR projects.
  • Facilitate the implementation of the firm’s approach to diversity and inclusion both in its attraction of new talent and in retention and development of existing staff.
  • Facilitate effective communication and engagement between the Practice Group and global HR.
  • Manage the Global Practice Group HR people budget.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Global Head of HR for DR, ACT, & PR role?

The primary focus of this role is to develop and implement a progressive global people strategy for the Dispute Resolutions (DR), Antitrust, Competition & Trade (ACT), and People & Reward (P&R) practice areas, while providing strategic support to Global Practice Group Leaders and driving significant people change initiatives.

What level of experience is required for this role?

Candidates should have considerable years of HR experience in an international organization, ideally in a senior HR leadership position with exposure to “best practice” HR methodologies.

Is fluency in languages other than English necessary for this role?

Fluency in spoken and written English is essential, with proficiency in other languages being advantageous.

What are the key characteristics of the HR leader that the company is looking for?

The ideal candidate should be an experienced HR leader with excellent interpersonal skills, a strong HR generalist background, and a proven track record of effectiveness in influencing and building credibility with stakeholders across all levels.

What types of initiatives will the Global Head of HR be responsible for?

The individual will drive people and organizational initiatives, support internal promotions, facilitate performance management, and implement the firm's approach to diversity and inclusion while ensuring alignment with the global people strategy.

Is an advanced degree required for this position?

While not strictly required, a qualification in Business or People Management (such as an MBA or CIPD) is desirable.

How does the role contribute to the firm’s culture?

The role involves developing ways to reinforce important elements of the firm's culture, striving for continuous improvement in behaviors, respect, and modernizing working practices.

What is the compensation range for the position if based in New York or California?

The reasonable estimate for the current compensation range for this position in New York and California is between $200,000 and $300,000.

What type of support will the Global Head of HR provide to the Practice Group Leaders?

The Global Head of HR will provide strategic HR support and advice, helping to ensure that people priorities align with business goals and contribute to overall success.

Will the Global Head of HR work with a team?

Yes, the role includes providing leadership and mentoring to the Practice Group HR Business Partners and collaborating with the HR Leadership team to implement global HR projects.

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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Law
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1743
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world's leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments on ground-breaking and business-critical mandates. Our 2,800-plus lawyers deliver results worldwide through our own offices and alongside leading national firms. Our commitment and business know-how mean our clients rely on us when it matters most. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has offices in Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America and Vietnam.

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