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Bowmans is a leading Pan-African law firm. Our track record of providing specialist legal services, both domestic and cross-border, in the fields of corporate law, banking and finance law and dispute resolution, spans over a century.
With seven offices in five African countries and over 400 specialised lawyers, we are differentiated by our geographical reac...
Purpose:
Responsible for, in consultation with Talent Managers, providing advice, support, and guidance to line managers, partners, and employees in the complete Talent function of attraction, retention, and development of individuals within allocated departments, ensuring the integration of effective Talent processes and best practices.
Experience and Qualifications:
- 3 – 5 years in an HR Generalist role at HRBP Level in a professional services environment.
- Degree/diploma - Industrial Relations / Human Resources Management essential
Key Accountabilities and Activities:
Building relationships and becoming a trusted Talent advisor within designated departments
- Develop relationships with line managers, partners, and employees to become one of their trusted Talent advisor
- Engage regularly with Talent Manager to identify the possible need for Talent support and develop appropriate interventions where required.
Support recruitment, onboarding and exiting of employees within designated departments/offices
- Provide support and guidance to management on recruitment in accordance with the Firm’s recruitment strategy, policy and employment equity plan. Attend all first round interviews and make recommendations on shortlisted candidates
- Liaise with the relevant specialist Talent teams and relevant business service departments to ensure that there is a smooth on-boarding process for lateral hires as well as secondees to integrate the individual successfully into the firm.
- Co-ordinate all aspects of the employee on-boarding journey in line with our talent strategy and EVP
- Actively engage and monitor performance of the individual during their probationary period. Provide Talent Manager with regular updates and escalate any concerns
- Liaise with the relevant specialist Talent teams and relevant business service departments to ensure that there is a smooth exit process.
- Conduct exit interviews with employees and provide summaries / trends to Talent Managers on a regular basis and work with Talent Manager to develop retention strategies
Involved in resource planning, performance management and development of all employees within designated departments/offices
- Support Talent managers in putting the reports together for the bi-annual talent planning discussions with HoD’s, PGH’s and team leaders
- Work closely with Talent Manager to prepare and analyse work allocation reports to effectively monitor theproductivity of lawyers
- Work closely with talent manager in identifying candidates that are eligible for promotions and assisting with relevant submissions (promotions of associates to senior associates and business services)
- Assist the Talent Manager with populating Talent schedules as part of the partner and manager prep discussions. When needed and in consultation with the Talent Manager may be required to facilitate performance appraisals. Answer questions and support business users with the completion of performance appraisal documents. Support the business with the compilation of feedback in preparation for the discussions
- Actively engage with employees to assist them in drafting development plans, monitoring progress and collaborate with L&D to best facilitate and support development
- Work with Talent Manager and liaise with relevant specialist Talent team to initiate on retention strategies identified i.e. learning, secondments
- Co-ordinate, the Performance review process
Provide assistance with Employee Relations issues
- In consultation with the Talent Manager provide advice on ER procedures, inclusive of poor performance, issuing of warnings, disciplinary inquiries, grievances and referrals to external tribunals, in a manner that minimizes risk and supports the culture of the Firm and is compliant to the country specific disciplinary policy and procedure
- Guide management and assist employees if additional support is required through referring the individual to the employee wellness service providers.
- Work closely with the Talent Manager and specialist team to provide support to management with regards to employee’s health and incapacity.
Talent policies and procedures within Bowmans
- Promote awareness of and ensure adherence to all HR policies
Remuneration & benefits implementation, compliance, and support
- Support the Talent Manager in obtaining all ratings through a moderation process and link to salary increase schedule.
- Review increase schedule for accuracy and consistency
- Provide the Talent/Shared Services administrator with schedules to produce letters. Check the accuracy of these letters and distribute them to the relevant partners and managers for signature and distribution.
Analysis and Reporting/Talent metrics
- Analyse Talent data and provide talent managers with information on a quarterly basis that will assist them in making business decisions
- Support talent managers with compiling monthly, quarterly and bi-annual reports as well as any additional reports that may be required
Contribute to assigned initiatives and projects
- Assist with the implementation firm-wide initiatives and projects
- Participate in any additional ad hoc request as required by the business and the Talent Team
Competencies:
- Attention to Detail
- Client Focus
- Interactive Communication
- Organisational Awareness
- Resilience
- Self Confidence
- Teamwork
- Human Resources Management
- Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards
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