PURPOSE OF THE ROLE 

This is an exciting new opportunity supporting a HR Manager within our HR Business Partnering team. The role is dedicated to supporting our European offices, including Germany (Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich), France (Paris), Luxembourg, Poland (Warsaw), with the potential to extend further as the firm continues its expansion across Europe.

The role is based in Leeds, with some travel required to other UK offices and there may be occasional visits to our European locations in the future.

The HR team for our EMEA offices provide comprehensive day-to-day and operational HR support to both our fee-earning teams and business services functions. While we deliver the same core HR and business partnering services as those provided to our UK offices, this role also involves navigating the added complexity and nuances of multiple jurisdictions, legal frameworks, time zones, and cultures. 

In supporting the firm's growth and development plans, you will regularly contribute to a range of ad hoc projects within the Central HR team, as well as provide support to colleagues in other locations or teams as required. 

You can expect to work cohesively with the wider HR Team, key stakeholders and partners within the business providing guidance, support and coaching. 

THE TEAM 

Our HR Team is spread across our London, Manchester, Leeds, Dublin, Dubai and Edinburgh offices and supports the firm Globally. The HR Team is made up of various smaller teams including Learning and Development, Reward & Wellbeing, Resourcing, HR Operations, HR Business Partnering and the CSR & Diversity team. This role sits within the HR Business Partnering Team. 

You can expect a varied, fast paced and diverse role within a collegiate, dynamic and friendly team. 

AG pride themselves on continual improvement and innovation and the HR team is pivotal to driving forward fresh initiatives, annual processes and projects and there is lots of opportunity to get involved in working with others across the team. AG have a modern approach to work and offer excellent opportunities for learning, training and career development. 

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE

The following list is not exhaustive but provides an overview of the typical responsibilities of an HR Coordinator.

• Facilitate new joiner induction sessions, communicating Group policies, processes and ways of working to deliver a consistent and high-quality employee experience across Europe.
• Support the delivery and implementation of firmwide HR projects and initiatives across Europe, including PC Renewal, Parental Support, Global Mobility and AI-related programmes.
• Review, enhance and streamline HR processes, workflows and people policies to improve operational efficiency, ensure consistency of approach and maintain compliance with local legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for HR Administration teams and office stakeholders across Europe, providing guidance and support on day-to-day HR matters and employee lifecycle activities.
• Maintain HR systems, trackers and employee records, ensuring data accuracy, integrity and compliance. Conduct regular data audits and produce HR reports and management information to support business planning and decision-making.
• Partner with HR Administration and Payroll teams to ensure the effective delivery of core HR processes, including sickness absence management, probation reviews, fixed-term contract monitoring, holiday carryover and employee documentation.
• Develop, maintain and update jurisdiction-specific HR documentation and employee lifecycle materials, including family leave and other employment-related documentation.
• Manage exit interview processes for Legal Interns, Lawyers and Business Services colleagues, providing insights and feedback to support employee engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support annual people processes, including promotions for Managing Associates and Counsel and salary review, ensuring alignment with firmwide frameworks, governance requirements and timelines.
• Provide flexible support on ad hoc people initiatives, programmes and work experience activities, contributing to wider HR and business objectives

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Experience of working with European jurisdictions would be advantageous, though not essential. However, a strong interest in, and aptitude for, learning about local compliance requirements in the regions covered by this role, both in relation to employment matters and in providing advisory
• support to the business.
• Ideally you will be of graduate calibre and either part or fully CIPD qualified but this is not essential.
• Previous generalist HR experience at a similar level required, ideally within a professional services or similar fast paced environment.
• Have the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• A demonstrable ability to influence at senior levels; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A clear ability to manage a complex and changing workload, flexibly and efficiently.
• A strong team orientation.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines whilst maintaining a high attention to detail at all times.
• Highly computer literate, in particular strong Excel skills.

OUR FIRM

Our story of international growth is built on a performance mindset, innovation and true collaboration. We believe results follow relationships, so we work closely with each other, and develop deep client connections to deliver. 

Our award-winning culture balances high standards and hard work with genuine care – looking out for each other, supporting professional development, in a down to earth and inclusive environment. We do the right things in the right ways, combining commercial excellence and innovative thinking with teamwork. Together, we deliver excellence, achieve stand out solutions, and enable career-defining opportunities.