Baker McKenzie

The HR Generalist will work proactively in an international team and make a significant contribution to a future-oriented and collaborative corporate culture. The role-holder will be responsible for coordinating and executing all recruiting activities with the aim of successfully attracting new colleagues and strengthening Baker McKenzie's brand awareness and employer image. The individual will act as the central point of contact for all HR-related matters.

Main responsibilities:

• Work with the Baker McKenzie Talent team in the DACH region to establish strong working relationships within respective client groups as points of contact for people‑related matters
• Provide advice to employees and managers on routine employee‑relations matters
• Support the smooth running of cyclical HR processes in preparing for, arranging, and running performance, salary, and bonus review meetings
• Recruiting and onboarding for new hires, as well as representing the firm through employer‑branding activities, including career fairs and recruitment events
• Produce relevant paperwork, letters, contracts, and reports for all associated matters, and ensure the necessary notifications to support payroll changes
• Work with the Talent and Benefits and Reward teams to review and update HR policies and processes as necessary
• Coordinate the receiving and sending of secondees to and from clients; liaise with key stakeholders as appropriate
• Collaborate with the Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (ID&E) team to support department‑specific ID&E initiatives and play an active part in one of the Firm’s affinity groups or networks
• Take ownership of the end‑to‑end HR‑operational processes to ensure successful implementation and identify areas for improvement
• End‑to‑end ownership and implementation of various local HR initiatives

Skills and experience:

• Completed higher education with a focus on Human Resources
• Several years of professional experience in a generalist HR role
• Strong communication and organizational skills, willing to take responsibility and a high level of service orientation
• Excellent written and spoken German and English communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP SuccessFactors is an advantage

Reports to: Talent Lead DACH

Position type: In Market

Development framework: Specialist / Supervisor 

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.

Minimum salary EUR 50.000 gross per year.

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. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.