Manager, Human Resources – EMEA

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in London, the Manager, Human Resources is responsible for being the primary contact for all day-to-day human resources issues, operations and queries in support of Gibson Dunn’s European, Middle East and Asian offices.

The Manager, Human Resources, will work directly with other Global Human Resources team members, and will liaise and interact directly with local office Directors of Administration, firm management, a broad cross-section of the firm’s partners, department Chiefs and Directors and other key members of the Information Systems, Finance, Legal Recruiting, Business Development & Marketing and other firm departments and their staff.

This role reports to the Associate Director, Human Resources and working closely with the Directors of Administration.

Responsibilities include:

• Proactively building relationships with staff and attorneys across the firm to improve working relationships across the firm and drive effective performance management practices.
• Providing guidance and support to staff and attorneys to effectively resolve complex employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintaining in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Providing day-to-day performance management guidance to leaders across the firm (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Serving as a primary HR resource to firm management, department Chiefs and Directors of Administration and firm personnel responding to questions and inquiries related to firm policies, procedures and employment law. Ensuring consistent application and compliance with firm policies according to applicable local employment laws and regulations.
• Assisting with the year-end performance review processes across the firm.
• Assisting and/or leading recruiting effort for Global Services positions resident in offices outside the U.S.
• Coordinating with Global Human Resources on leave administration and tracking to ensure compliance with firm policies and local employment laws and regulations.
• Conducting staff exit interviews and provide feedback to management.
• Providing support to other areas within the Human Resources department during peak seasons, and on an as-needed basis and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Capable of maintaining confidence of personal and highly sensitive information.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment with ability to analyse and resolve problems.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the firm, along with managing productive working relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and priorities, while meeting deadlines of fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and take lead on projects seeing projects through from start to completion.

Experience

• University degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent relevant work experience required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of work experience in Human Resources department as manager or generalist.
• Experience at a law firm or other professional services organization strongly desired.
• Significant experience managing complex global employee relations matters required.
• Demonstrated high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits practices and principles, as well as general knowledge of employment laws and regulations and data privacy laws.

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Location:

London

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.