King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape. The Senior Human Resources Manager reports to the Associate Director of Human Resources based in London and works in close collaboration with both the HR team in the London and the US. The Senior Manager provides subject matter expertise to the London and European offices on HR matters with a particular focus on HR compliance and employee relations. This position requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in HR management, who can navigate the complexities of the employment law market and cultural landscape. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide HR guidance to the London office and European offices functional area s. Manage complex disciplinary and grievance procedures; conducting unbiased and thorough investigations, gathering, and analyzing evidence and information related to the investigation, interviewing involved parties, documenting findings, compiling reports, and making recommendations based on the investigation results, collaborating with Associate Director and legal to determine appropriate actions or resolutions and drafting outcome reports and letters for Associate Director and legal approva l. Manage performance issues including Performance Improvement Plans, other disciplinary measures, and grievance issues. Investigate employee complaints and develop recommendations to resolve personnel matters. Partner with the Associate Director to advise on and develop HR related policies based on local legal and regulatory requirements. P rovide ongoing reviews of policy handbooks for the respective offices to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Oversee the compliance of statutory records in accordance with the SRA regulations. Assist with obtaining immigration and visa legal advice, authorized visas and resident permits under the firm’s license agreement or other approved authorities. Manage the day-to-day administration of various immigration matters, including those seconded or transferred within the Firm to or from respective offices. Provide guidance and support to personnel transferr ing offices, to include payroll arrangements, tax and insurance submissions and reporting, tax dispensations, insurance and benefits. Coordinate with Office Managers and Legal Practice Assistance leads on allocations, coverage, recruitment, and development. Provide guidance on the legal aspects of hiring, extensions, terminations, and employment term changes. Prepare job specifications and interview applicants for staff and management positions. Engage with employment agencies, negotiate fee structure for placements, and obtain appropriate approval s. Oversee the orientation and onboarding for all new employees and contractors, as well as the offboarding process for all leavers. Partner with the Director of Benefits and International Benefits Manager on local benefits administration, including ensuring compliance with local legislation, communicating benefits plans and programs to employees, and solving benefit problems of employees. Participate in annual salary and benefit s surveys. Analyze survey results and make recommendations of salary adjustments if necessary. Assist with the annual performance evaluation process. Provide recommendations for annual salary increases using local salary survey data. Oversee new employee 90-day review process; arrange review meeting with employee and manager, and if needed any probationary extensions. Work with Partners and Managers to confirm that employee probations have been passed and communicated appropriately. Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback for lawyers and staff. Ensure compliance with signed compromise and settlement agreements, particularly ensuring agreed confidential references are provided. Manage Workday information input for joiners, leavers, maternit y and parental leave, jury service, benefit and loan deductions, settlement agreement administration, etc. Conduct Workday training as part of new hire orientation and ensure that rules and policies regarding clock-in / clock-outs are adhered to. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Employee Relations, Human Resources, or related field, is desirable. A minimum of seven years of Human Resources management experience, including a t least 2 years of employee relations; Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is preferred. A minimum of two years of experience with employee relations. Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated leadership skills in areas such as organizing, problem-solving, planning and decision-making. Ability to establish effective working relationships with firm personnel at all levels. Demonstrated people management skills. Workda y experience is preferred. Ability to manage a varied workloa d, m eet deadlines, multitask, and provide hands on service to get the job done. OTHER: Travel to other European offices is. Available to work extended hours as necessary to ensure that the work needs of the firm are met. Ability to assume additional responsibilities as they arise. The Firm offers a generous total compensation package with annual bonus in recognition of individual merit-based performance. Eligible employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program, including private medical insurance with Bupa, life assurance (4x salary), critical illness insurance (2x salary) and income protection insurance, 7% firm pension contribution, gym membership/wellness allowance contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and 25 days annual holiday. King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law. We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.