HR Analyst (Dentons Business Services EMEA)

Dentons Business Services EMEA is the operational backbone of Dentons, supporting the world's largest law firm in delivering exceptional service to clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. As a crucial component of Dentons' global network, our EMEA business services team plays a key role in driving efficiency, innovation, and collaboration. 

At Dentons Business Services EMEA, we are committed to excellence in supporting legal professionals with cutting-edge solutions. Our dynamic and diverse team collaborates seamlessly to provide a wide range of services, including finance, IT, human resources, marketing, and more. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability. 

Job Overview:

We're seeking a dedicated HR Analyst to coordinate and facilitate all aspects of the employee lifecycle within our dynamic organization. You'll be the go-to expert for personal administration, ensuring a seamless experience for staff across assigned departments. Additionally, you will be responsible for generating HR reports and analyzing data necessary for effective people decision-making process. You will be also engaged in the improving and optimalisation of our processes.

As you will support UK and Ireland-based employees, the work schedule will require working from 9:30 to 17:45, and the UK calendar of bank holidays will apply. Our team works in a hybrid setup, meeting in the office two days a week.

Scope of Work:

• Oversee and deliver a wide range of employee lifecycle processes from an administrative perspective for assigned departments, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for all staff members.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for personal administration, from onboarding to offboarding, and all the milestones in between (e.g. probation review, promotions, maternity/adoption or paternity leave, changes of working hours, or renewal of fixed-term contracts).
• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures and other queries
• Organise and maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records, electronic employee files and documents in accordance with legal and company standards.
• Collaborate closely with HRBPs, Recruitment and Reward Teams, and line managers to ensure the smooth operation of all personal administration tasks.
• Manage holiday, sick leaves, unpaid leave requests and other time off
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes, systems and tools enhancing the overall employee experience.
• Prepare HR reports, analyze data and monitor effectiveness of the assigned processes

• 2-3 years of professional experience working in an HR department, demonstrated by the ability to manage high volumes of administration.
• Fluency in written and spoken English (at least B2/C1 level) necessary for day-by-day work in English
• Methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy, attention to details, consistency and quality.
• Proficient in MS Office package, especially Excel with the ability to deliver HR data reports.
• Strong record-keeping skills, including maintaining databases, with knowledge of HR systems. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively and interact positively at all levels within the organization. Strong problem solving and analytical skills; can clearly explain and present problem and issues to others and contribute to their resolution
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to be proactive, anticipating needs

Dentons is always looking to invest in the highest-quality talent, recognizing that our success is built on the diverse and unique strengths of each of the members of our Firm. Our team of business services professionals play a significant role in the success of Dentons, and we recruit Talent into a wide variety of areas. Here, we look for focused, flexible individuals from a variety of backgrounds who are team players. Previous experience within the legal sector is not essential. We want to give everyone the opportunity to develop his or her potential fully and, therefore, provide support, training and encouragement to members of teams at all levels.

Dentons is the world's largest law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including founding Nextlaw Labs and the Nextlaw Global Referral Network. Dentons' polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work.