Senior HR Advisor

Clyde & Co•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
HR Professional with four years+ experience of building effective relationships with senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated experienced in several areas of human resources.
Experience working in a legal or professional services environment.
Strong team player essential.
Commercially astute and a good understanding of the practical application of HR.
Outstanding planning and organization skills with strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong influencing skills and able to build credibility quickly.
Integrity and discretion.
Ability to inspire confidence and respect at all levels.
Flexible in thinking and approach.

Responsibilities

Work with the senior HR team to develop the HR function and support the delivery of the people strategy whilst meeting the strategic objectives of the firm.
Position HR as a strategic business partner within client groups and contribute to business planning and strategic discussions by providing commercial advice and support on all HR Operational issues.
Develop and sustain strong business relationships with client groups to become a trusted advisor.
Partner closely with client groups to coach and advise managers regarding employee matters, including but not limited to performance management, including utilization, employee relations concerns, compensation, and promotions.
Work with Partners and recruitment colleagues to determining hiring needs, preparing business cases and requisition resource forms (RRF).
Coach and support Partners, Managers and Team Leaders in their development of their people management skills.
Propose new ideas that may lead to better strategic decisions.
Work with L&D colleagues to ensure that fee earners have the right skills, experience, and knowledge to manage people effectively and to help and support them when gaps are identified.
Facilitate and assist with L&D programmes as and when required.
Work with Partners to support ongoing and effective career development conversations across the client groups.
Coach client groups in the delivery of effective feedback and constructive performance management-based discussions.
Lead the Talent Management process for the client groups, collating and acting upon the data to manage promotion decisions and succession planning.
Keep up to date with market conditions and contribute to information to annual salary review process.
Help facilitate career conversations inclusive of compensation awards.
Propose new ideas that may lead to better strategic decisions.