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Job Description Why join us?Here at DWF, our HR Team is undergoing an exciting period of transformational change. Were building expert, global people solutions that enable every colleague to thrive and succeed in their career with us.We take pride in what we do, placing colleague experience at the heart of everything, while driving simplicity, efficiency, and technology to deliver notable results. If youre passionate about shaping the future of people practices and creating meaningful impact across a global organisation, wed love to hear from you.ResponsibilitiesSupport the implementation of the HR strategy and transformation plan as we transition to a technology-enabled global operating model.Drive and support changes in leadership and line management behaviours, particularly in managing people issues.Lead a range of employee relations (ER) cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, wellbeing, and capability matters.Provide credible, commercial, and balanced advice on HR issues to deliver true business value.Coach and guide our line managers to build confidence and capability in handling people matters effectively.Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence to deliver HR projects and initiatives.Support business change activities including restructuring, redundancy, and TUPE processes.Contribute to the review and enhancement of ER policies, processes, and toolkits to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with best practice.Evaluate ER data to identify trends and inform proactive interventions.Deliver ER-related training to develop people management capability across the business.Support the development of HR Advisors to ensure activities are aligned and delivered effectively.What will help you succeed in this role?EssentialProven experience managing complex ER cases from end-to-end in a fast-paced environment.Considerable knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.Demonstrated ability to coach and influence managers at all levels.Experience supporting organisational change initiatives, including restructures and TUPE.Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills. DesirableExperience working in a professional services or global matrix organisation.CIPD qualification or equivalent HR accreditation.Exposure to HR transformation or technology-enabled change projects.Experience designing or delivering ER-related training programmes.What we offer?We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesnt align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.About usDWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.