Senior Manager, HR Business Partner

Main responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and other leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that support the center's objectives
• Leverage HR metrics and analytics to guide decision-making and evaluate the effectiveness of programs
• Lead talent development initiatives that strengthen organizational capability and foster growth
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent policy application
• Support organizational change transformation through clear communication strategies and employee engagement plans
• Partner with leaders to implement performance management processes that drive accountability and results
• Oversee recruitment and mobility strategies aligned with global and local mandates
• Drive programs supporting the Firm’s strategic goals, including talent planning, management, culture, engagement, and organizational design
• Guide and align employee engagement efforts with global and local priorities
• Participate in strategy planning sessions, offering recommendations on people-related strategies
• Work with Senior Leadership, People COEs, and HR Directors across centers to ensure consistency and alignment of HR programs
• Collaborate with other centers’ HR Directors to ensure consistency and alignment, where appropriate, on HR programs in support of the Firm's overall strategy
• Lead and implement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Other duties as assigned

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, psychology, business, or any other related field
• Progressive HR experience, including prior experience in a strategic HR role
• Strong business acumen and able to influence at all levels
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • Relevant labor laws and practices
  • Talent Management & Org Development
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Training and Development
  • Change Management
  • HR Tools and systems
• Highly proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Proficient in HRIS, preferably Success Factors, and data analytics tools
• Can demonstrate skill for drawing actionable insights from raw information and data; capable of performing standard analysis on existing people management policies and programs, and drawing actionable solutions, identifying areas of improvement, and drawing detailed recommendations from these assessments, which will lead to an overall increased performance within the business
• Strong attention to detail and able to stay calm under pressure and in their team
• Able to form strong connections with others, earn trust, and influence at the highest level of management
• Facilitative and service-oriented approach
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Able to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential information
• Able to multitask and handle multiple projects
• Self-motivated and proactive approach

Reports to: Center's Human Resources Director/Executive Director

Direct reports: HR Specialist/Onsite responsibilities for the End-to-End HR team

Position type: Center Services

Development framework: Senior Manager

At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world‑class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people – regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age – to fulfill their professional aspirations with us.

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