Talent Management Business Partner, EMEA – Commercial, Data, IP Tech & Trade (CDIT) Practice Group - 9 Month FTC
To work collaboratively with the EMEA CDIT Practice Group Leaders (PGLs) and Business Managers (BMs) to accelerate practice group and individual lawyer performance and development, aligned with strategic direction, vision and values of EMEA; and assist the PGLs and BMs with any and all people issues.
This is a highly collaborative role, which requires liaising closely with the PGLs and BMs, while also working on a daily basis with office-based Talent Management colleagues. It is a hands-on position that requires proactive and reliable business partnering advice and service to the assigned PGLs and to the lawyers within the PG.
Main responsibilities:
Operate as a Business Partner for the designated PGLs and BMs to understand their strategic needs in relation to their people; liaise and co-ordinate with office-based Talent Management and Recruitment business partners to deliver:
Engagement (work closely with PGLs and BMs to understand key themes and areas of focus to develop and implement PG engagement plans across EMEA)
Team planning and management for the PG (Talent pipeline, succession and promotion, and, in partnership with the PG BMs, capacity review and utilisation, etc.)
Recruitment (determine needs, evaluate staffing options, coordinate the on-boarding/induction for the PG)
Mobility (liaise with Global Mobility Advisory Group and office-based Talent Management on mobility issues throughout the PG in EMEA)
Talent Reviews (support and coordinate the EMEA Talent Review process for the PG and work with the PGLs to identify and implement solutions and programs for underperforming and high potential talent)
Performance Management (support associate and local partner performance management processes (e.g., annual evaluation and promotion processes) for the assigned practice groups; evaluate performance results with the PGLs)
Career Development (coordinate nomination for EMEA programs, assess and identify lawyer training needs and address in partnership with EMEA Leadership and Learning Lead, provide individual career development coaching sessions on an as-needed basis.)
Organizational Development (e.g. follow-up on BakerPulse surveys within the practice group, consistent with overall EMEA approach; focus on improving engagement)
Integration (serve as key liaison to support and facilitate integration of lateral partners in EMEA)
Close coordination with office-based Talent Management, provide HR advisory support to the PGLs on people-related issues
Partnership with the People and EMEA leadership teams to help develop optimal People strategy, infrastructure and resources for EMEA
Other duties as assigned
Travel requirements: Occasional travel may be required
About the candidate
Technical skills, qualifications and experience:
Bachelor's degree focusing on Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Development, Management, or other related areas
Extensive experience in HR/Talent Management, preferably with experience working in a professional services firm environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent written and spoken English is required
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and drive results with a sense of urgency in setting strategies and executing against the objectives
Proven ability to influence, interact and consult with senior leaders, strong collaboration skills and effective stakeholder management
Strong coaching, counselling, business acumen, and overall communication skills
Why Join Us?
Baker McKenzie is a truly global law firm. Founded in 1949, we advise many of the world's most dynamic and successful business organisations through our 13,200 people in 74 offices in 45 countries. Our culture encourages collaboration and inclusivity.
To Apply
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