HR Manager to White amp Case

People Experience has the great pleasure to recruit a structured and agile HR Manager to White & Case!

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies financial institutions andgovernments worldwide. Theirlong history as an international firm means that they are perfectly placed tohelp their clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

White & Case have invested heavily in building a highquality fullservice practice competing at the top of themarket. They are distinguished by their ontheground presence in the worlds key financial markets and their strengths in handling complex crossborder work.

Its not just about theirglobal network of offices; its the global interconnectedness of the Firm that their people and their clients value most. White & Case work well together across geographic and practiceboundaries. Its one of the reasons they attract and retain crossborder work. And why they attract adiverse group of people.

White & Case lawyers are globally minded enterprising collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity isa core value of the Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings aroundthe world. Their people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

About the role

Working in the Stockholm Office the role holder will provide operational and strategic support on day to day people matters whilst being responsible for advising on and managing key human resources processes at all stages of the employee lifecycle. You will be tasked with helping White & Case translate their business strategy into talent imperatives that deliver on their strategic visionof profitable growthengaged people and outstanding client relationships.

You will lead and manage the People Function within the Stockholm Office. Furthermore you will be working closely with 16 partners Heads of Business Services functions and report jointly to the Executive Office Partner and the EMEA Director of Human Resources.You will be part of a peer group of other country HR Leaders and partner with members of the HR Center of Expertise as well as be part of the EMEA HR People Advisory Team.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Strategy Transformation & Change Management
  • Align and implement global HR initiatives locally.
  • Collaborate with global Centers of Expertise and HR Operations teams.
  • Drive cultural and behavioral change ensuring alignment with the Firms values.
    

• Stakeholder Management
  • Provide strategic HR advice and solutions.
  • Monitor and manage lawyer headcount development retention and progression.
  • Drive engagement and sponsorship of Firmwide programs.
    

• Line Management
  • Cultivate a teamoriented culture and manage the local HR team.
  • Ensure effective communication within the People Advisory team.
  • Provide support feedback and coaching to direct reports.

• Employee Relations
  • Act as the primary contact for policyrelated queries.
  • Conduct investigations for disciplinary and grievance processes.
  • Manage various leave processes and advise on employee relations issues.

• Performance Management & Compensation
  • Support the performance evaluation process.
  • Manage local salary and bonus processes for Business Support and Fee earners.
  • Coordinate local moderation meetings and ensure effective communication with support teams.

• Recruitment Onboarding & Induction
  
  • Support stakeholders in hiring processes.
  • Oversee all legal and business services recruitment.
  • Manage onboarding processes and induction schedules.

• Compliance & Immigration
  
  • Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.
  • Work closely with the mobility team on visa applications.
  • Oversee HR aspects of client secondments.

• Operational
  • Maintain People data sources and reports.
  • Monitor attrition data and identify trends.
  • Build relationships with Business Support functions and ensure operational efficiency.

Additional duties will include participating in key meetings and present relevant HR information manage employee benefits and local law requirements oversee the HR budget for Stockholm and review monthly utilization and financial reports.

The role will be based at the Stockholm office where some flexibility to work from home applies.

About you

We are looking for a person who has successfully worked in a broad HRrole with strong Swedish labor law knowledgeandsolid experience of the yearly HRcycle. We expect you to have experience of working in a matrix organisation of similar size where you have the ability toeasily maneuver in a highperformance environment alongside building relationships with stakeholders on all levels. You also need to be able to speak fluentSwedish and English whilst having a minimum of a bachelors degree in relevant field.You will also have excellent technical skills and ability to learn new systems (knowledge of PeopleSoft is advantageous).

Ideally you will have experience working inor at least a strong understanding of partnerowned organisations. We also see experience from professional services and internationalcollaborationas a merit.

In order to thrive in theculture you will need to be highly structured and organized with effective time management and prioritization skills. Parallel to this you have a creative and prestigeless mindset sincewe are looking for a doer that enjoys rolling up their sleeves.You are detailorientated with an ability to constructively question existing processes and consider alternatives. An energetic approach is needed but so too is sensitivity when addressing HRissues andstakeholders. Alongside strong interpersonal and communication skills you will need to have an agile and nimble approach.

The People Advisory Team

As part of the global People (Advisory) team you can expect to utilize and develop your skills across every aspect of human resources and talent management.

Whilst traditional HR tasks are an important component of their work they also apply this practical knowledge to highlevel strategic initiatives that deliver on their employer value proposition to best enable and grow our business. They lead and manage significant projects to attract retain and engage the best people and are recognized for their ability to get the job done.

The team is proud of their highperformance work ethic as well as the central role that they play in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture. Through extensive contact with partners and business services leaders they are trusted to offer advice and implement changes that help their teams perform at the highest level and deliver outstanding client service. Working with the team will enable you to become a great professional and develop a uniquely broad range of experience to draw on throughout your career.

This role is a permanent position with a start date as soon as possible upon agreement. Interviews will take place continuously and the position may be filled before the application period expires. Submit your CV and optional cover letter in English as soon as possible no later than the 28th of December 2023.

Please note that we will be taking a short Christmas break in the recruitment process between the 22nd of December 2023 and the 1st of January 2024.

We look forward to reading your application!