Part-Time HR Specialist (Fixed-Term Contract)

The Brattle Group•Boston, MA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Brattle Group is seeking an organized, proactive, and relationship-oriented Part-Time Human Resources Specialist (Fixed-Term Contract) for their London office. This role will support three Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP) on the Employee Experience team, covering employee populations in Europe, North America, and Australia. The HR Specialist will handle daily employee inquiries, coordinate talent and performance activities, prepare HR data and reports, and support Employee Experience initiatives. This position offers a chance to learn about different Management Groups and their people priorities, build relationships across HR and with employees and managers, and gain exposure to HRBP work. The role involves taking ownership of specific processes and projects, providing guidance on routine matters, and assisting with more complex tasks under the supervision of experienced HRBPs. It is an excellent development opportunity for individuals with a few years of HR experience looking to expand their knowledge, improve judgment and advisory skills, and progress towards an HRBP role.

Requirements

Approximately 2 - 3 years of experience in HR, ideally in an international, professional services or similarly fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree
Strong understanding of core HR processes and the employee lifecycle
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail, particularly when working with employee data and confidential information.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable working with HR systems, Excel and Microsoft Office.
Able to exercise good judgment about when to handle an issue independently and when to escalate.
Comfortable working with colleagues across different countries, seniority levels and time zones.
High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive employee information.

Nice To Haves

CIPD Level 3 or progress towards a relevant CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential
Working knowledge of Spanish or French is desirable.
An interest in using technology and AI to improve HR processes would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

Support three HRBPs across four Management Groups, developing an understanding of their employee populations, business priorities and people needs.
Serve as an initial point of contact for routine HR questions, providing guidance on established policies and processes and escalating more complex or sensitive matters as appropriate.
Support employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, leave and departures.
Track development priorities and commitments arising from talent and performance discussions and partner with HRBPs on appropriate follow-up.
Own or support defined Employee Experience projects, coordinating timelines, communications, stakeholders and deliverables through completion.
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate recurring HR processes.