Addleshaw Goddard
HR Generalist (Europe) – Leeds
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The Role
We are looking for a proactive HR Coordinator / HR Generalist to support a HR Manager within our HR Business Partnering team, with a dedicated focus on our European offices (Germany, France, Luxembourg, Poland and beyond as we continue to grow).
The Team
You’ll be part of a collegiate, dynamic and friendly HR function that supports the firm globally and plays a key role in driving change, improvement and innovation.
You will deliver day-to-day HR support to both fee-earners and business services, helping to provide a consistent, high-quality employee experience while navigating the nuances of multiple jurisdictions, legal frameworks, time zones and cultures.
What You'll Do
Key aspects of the role include:
- Coordinating inductions and employee lifecycle processes across Europe.
- Supporting firmwide people initiatives (e.g. parental support, global mobility, AI-related programmes).
- Reviewing and improving HR processes, policies and documentation to ensure efficiency, compliance and best practice.
- Acting as a key contact for local HR administration teams and office stakeholders.
- Producing and analysing HR data and reports to inform decisions.
- Supporting promotions, absence management, probation and fixed-term contract processes.
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Areas Of Knowledge And Expertise
- Previous HR generalist experience at a similar level, ideally within professional services or similar environment.
- Experience supporting European jurisdictions would be advantageous
- Keen and strong interest in developing knowledge of local employment and compliance requirements.
- Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Strong IT skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel.
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Our Firm
In return, you will join a collaborative, high-performing firm focused on innovation, relationships, and delivering excellence—providing an inclusive environment and strong opportunities for development.
Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!
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