Role responsibilities:

• Proactively cultivate strong working relationships with all levels of the organisation across Lockton
• Understand the business agenda, commercially, culturally and strategically
• Participate in core HR initiatives and project implementations for the Business
• Be a visible role model for Lockton and its values and behaviours
• Act as an agent of change within Lockton to ensure take-up of best practice
• Support the continuous improvement of the Human Resources function profile and perception within Lockton through the quality of support and service delivered
• Assist with business driven projects, in conjunction with the HRBP, as directed by the Regional HR Lead
• Provide case management support to the business, in conjunction with the Head of Employee Relations as required, across sickness, absence and income protection matters; maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave; performance improvement issues and disciplinary and grievance matters
• Support visa and immigration matters in conjunction with the appointed immigration specialist, including overseas secondments, liaising with the tax specialist as required
• Draft and issue complex employment offers. Answer any contract or benefit questions relating to the offer
• Proactively use data and analytics to support business activities
• Maintain and update HR communications, including the intranet pages and Workplace

The successful applicant will be able to link HR activity to core business objectives, working across organisation boundaries, for instance to co-manage initiatives with the regional HR team and with business areas in Lockton.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Working as a HR Advisor or similar and also have exposure to ER and case management
• Experience of working across European jurisdictions – an understanding of Europe legislation and operations.
• Working directly with business areas on people matters and complex issues
• CIPD level 3 or above preferable
• Knowledge of financial services / insurance markets but not essential
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• A proven ability to communicate effectively with Partners and Associates at all levels
• Be able to demonstrate an ability to build productive working relationships
• Good level of employment law knowledge and understanding of key principles
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritising
•  Skill in communicating orally and in writing, particularly with business leaders and the HR community
• Skill in adopting an innovative approach to HR delivery

In return Lockton remain committed to recognising and sustainably rewarding Associates empowering you to put your clients and their business first.

We attract the best professionals to come and work with us who are excited by our unique culture that values respect, ethical, moral and caring approach, in fact our Associates are our greatest asset.

Since its foundation in 1966 Lockton has grown to become the world’s largest privately owned insurance broker with revenues in excess of $1.7bn. Today with more than 7,500 Associates in over 90 offices worldwide, Lockton is a dynamic and innovative organisation that embraces its uncommonly independent status.

We are now seeking individuals who will thrive in this type of atmosphere and in line with the firm’s strategy and continued growth, we are now looking to recruit a HR Advisor to join our dynamic and expanding team.

Working with the Regional HR Lead/HR Business Partner team/Regional HR Functions to deliver world class HR advisory support for the business teams. Work with and support the HR Business Partners to deliver insight, advice, guidance and practical support to ensure business areas successfully deliver their people strategies to deliver commercial success