Human Resources Business Partner

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture.

If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

The Human Resources Business Partner is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team and will be responsible for implementing Human Capital & Talent strategies in actionable deliverables within practice offices or global functions, while championing colleague well-being and enabling a work environment that is equitable and offers fair treatment, transparency, inclusiveness, personal accountability, trust, and mutual respect. This role will be located in our Global Services Office, located in Downtown Los Angeles.

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:

• Implementing Human Capital & Talent strategies inclusive of engagement strategies, optimized performance, and professional development
• Managing people-related projects, programs, and processes to ensure compliance and completion
• Supporting department leadership with performance optimization efforts, including talent development and acquisition, resource management, and colleague training programs
• Serving as a trusted advisor to office leadership and colleagues by providing advice and guidance across all human resources topics, inclusive of employee relations and policy adherence
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of human resources functions
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a best-in-class customer-service focus
• Display effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of local employment law, practices, and ability to understand and translate firm policies for all colleagues
• Knowledge of HRIS systems, preferably People Soft
• Ability to undertake large, long-term projects, develop alternative methods to complete them, and implement solutions
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making)
• Expert knowledge of PC applications, including the Microsoft suite (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)
• Experience advising, guiding, and supporting key stakeholders within a global matrixed organization
• Experience in coordinating and managing complex employee relations matters
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) years of additional relevant experience, preferably
• Experience advising, guiding, and supporting key stakeholders within a global matrixed organization, preferably
• Experience in coordinating and managing complex employee relations matters, 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:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency,…