Manager, HR Advisory

Allen & Overy

3mo ago

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Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
People, HR & Administration
New York

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a minimum a Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of experience as an HR practitioner, preferably in a professional services organization or law firm.
Technical competence in all aspects of the role and responsibilities as noted above.
Hands-on, self-motivated, and able to work well on their own as well as on a team.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to operate under pressure.
Excellent track record of working with leadership within a matrix organization.
Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to influence strategic thinking/direction through creative and pragmatic issue resolution.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with all individuals and particularly to win the respect of the senior management community and build and develop strong client relationships.
Collaborative team player with the ability to nurture others and work in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment.
High energy individual who enjoys both the operational and strategic sides of this role and demonstrates great flexibility.
Resilient; able to understand that credibility has to be earned and may take time.
A person of sound judgment, able to establish a high level of credibility in the organization and act as a trusted advisor to management.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and counsel to partners and business team managers on a wide range of HR matters, including career development, talent management, organizational and staffing needs, and employee relations.
Partner with leaders to develop and drive the people agenda to support firm objectives.
Actively engage with internal clients to develop a full understanding of their business operations, organizational structure, staffing, and potential human resources issues and opportunities.
Work closely with HR leadership and specialists to develop and implement programs, policies, and initiatives to address the needs of the assigned client base and broader firm.
Manage various projects and processes, including salary and bonus review, promotions, secondments, employee value proposition discussions/communications, employee engagement initiatives, and other ad-hoc projects.
Facilitate talent discussions, monitor check-in meetings, follow-up on objectives/issues, and manage the talent pipeline in accordance with our talent management system. Provide performance management guidance to people managers through coaching, counseling, and career development and performance improvement conversations.
Collaborate with the Professional Development and Learning & Development teams to ensure that development needs are assessed and appropriate training is delivered.
Partner with the broader HR team, including the Recruitment, HR Transactions, Global Mobility, Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, and Wellbeing functions.
Manage employee relation investigations.
Support the induction and integration of new joiners as well as transition and off-boarding processes.
Partner with HR administration on the tactical aspects of the employee life-cycle.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Manager, HR Advisory role?

The primary responsibility of the Manager, HR Advisory is to serve as a trusted HR advisor for assigned practice groups and business teams in New York.

Where is the Manager, HR Advisory position based?

The Manager, HR Advisory position is based in New York.

What is the level of coordination required with HR Advisory leadership in this role?

The Manager, HR Advisory will work closely with HR Advisory leadership to coordinate and align strategies for the assigned practice groups and business teams.

Allen & Overy

International Law Firm with Global Reach

Law

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1930

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Allen & Overy is a global law firm that helps the world’s leading businesses to grow, innovate and thrive. For almost a century, we have built a reputation for our commitment to think ahead and bring original solutions to our clients’ most complex legal and commercial challenges. At a time of significant turbulence in the business world, we are determined to help our clients embrace change, confidently expand into new markets and keep on top of ever-more complicated regulatory frameworks. To do this, we will harness our global strength and local knowledge. We will drive towards our vision to become the world's most innovative law firm. And we will continue to create an environment where the brightest minds can flourish.