Human Resources Manager

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Human Resources Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team. This exciting role will be responsible for supporting the office, Human Capital & Talent department, and the firm by using their experience and understanding of the legislative, judicial, and competitive market landscape, while providing HR advice and guidance to stakeholders on a range of complex HR matters, including employee relations and performance management. This role will be located in our Brussels office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• In conjunction with firm leadership, developing and implementing the Human Capital & Talent strategy for the relevant office; working collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Providing advice and guidance to stakeholders on firm policies, procedures, and best practices; ensuring compliance with firm policies and procedures and laws and regulations as required
• Ensuring successful implementation of strategic Human Capital & Talent initiatives
• Overseeing the implementation of Human Capital & Talent operational projects, providing advice and guidance where necessary to ensure projects are delivered successfully and by required deadlines
• Working closely with Staff Development & Training to identify training opportunities for the office, helping design and conduct training and development programmes and supporting the development, implementation, and assessment of ongoing training programs

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Display the ability to understand and apply knowledge of local employment laws
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of traditional human resources functions
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills and the demonstrated ability to lead a team (i.e., organising, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective management
• Are fluent in written and spoken French and English; possess some understanding of Dutch (B2/C1), preferably

And have:

• A bachelor's degree; focus in human resources or a related field, preferably; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Progressively responsible human resources experience
• Experience implementing and administering human resources policies and procedures, preferably

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.  #MidSenior #LI-HW1 #LI-Hybrid