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Marsh McLennan is seeking candidates for the following position based in the London, Norwich, Bristol, Harrogate or Witham, Essex office:

HR Generalist - 6 mth Fixed Term Contract

What can you expect?

• An exciting opportunity to join the Marsh McLennan UK HR Regional Advisor team as a HR Manager.
• This role is a Fixed Term Contract with the potential to be extended.
• You will provide advice, support and coaching to People Managers aiming to develop and enhance the quality of people management throughout the colleague lifecycle.
• The role of the HR Genralist therefore has a direct and positive impact on the quality of the colleague experience across Marsh & McLennan. Under the guidance of the Lead HR Manager, you will be aligned to a specific group of People Managers who are likely to come from businesses and functions across Marsh & McLennan.
• Our aim is to provide consistent high quality support for People Managers regardless of the business or function.
• You may may support People Managers in one or multiple countries and will work with other HR Generalists to exercise flexibility in resource to accommodate flexibility in demand.
• You will provide day-to-day advice across all aspects of the colleague lifecycle and will also be key to the deployment and adoption of new processes or initiatives which are aimed at People Managers.
• You will need to understand and reflect the local market perspective whilst respecting the value of enterprise-wide alignment where appropriate.
• You will also provide valuable insights to the Centers of Expertise which will inform the development and prioritization of initiatives, programs and project designed for colleagues and/or People

What is in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary plus a full suite of benefits to include pension, private healthcare, life assurance and a flexible benefits package.
• 27 days holiday with the option to buy or sell 5 days
• To be part of a company with a strong Brand and strong results to match
• Hybrid working arrangements

We will count on you to:

Provide guidance and support to People Managers at most levels of the business / countries supported across the full range of activities in the HR portfolio, including:

• Performance management including supporting implementation of colleague training/mentoring programs
• Communications, change management and organizational effectiveness
• Compensation, benefits, and global mobility
• Wellbeing, including managing the local delivery of wellness related programs
• Leave, absence and related topics including coordinating with workforce administration team for return-to-work accommodations and logistics
• Inclusion and diversity awareness and considerations
• Employee relations matters including investigations, performance improvement processes, disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals etc. Engaging ER with more complex issues for advice
• Career development including succession planning and mobility internally
• Support and potentially coordinate the rollout and delivery of HR programs in-region as well as contribute to process improvements
• Provide local business or country insights to inform CoEs or People Partners who may be developing strategic solutions to support workforce planning, succession or performance management.
• Coordinate necessary activity to support People Managers and affected colleagues during restructuring activities including planning and execution of consultations with colleagues about changes affecting roles or terms of employment
• Ensure that regulatory and statutory obligations are discharged locally including works council accountabilities and statutory and/or regulatory reporting requirements. Where the HR Manager is the only HR professional in-country, they will be responsible for ensuring that local statutory and/or regulatory requirements relating to employment are met, highlighting where necessary issues which require input from experts e.g. legal advisors.
• Work with People Partners and CoEs to determine best practices, continuously improving delivery methods, and especially taking into account regional or country-specific nuances to guide the delivery of local implementation
• Support peers and less experienced HR colleagues as required to ensure that the team delivers a consistent and high quality service across all locations for which it is responsible.
• May identify opportunities to make improvements to the service provided by People Services, and demonstrates a willingness and aptitude to lead work to define and implement changes that will deliver a better service to People Managers

What you need to have:

• 3+ years' relevant experience in HR within a large professional services or financial services company
• Demonstrated ability to coach People Managers at most levels in the business effectively through all aspects of the employee life cycle including in more complex situations
• Experience of successfully supporting project/initiative implementation across a population of managers recognizing the broader business objectives and perspectives across multiple business lines / geographies
• Thorough understanding of local laws, regulation and company policies and HR processes and familiar with MMC’s internal and external formal processes (e.g. works councils, regulatory meetings and submissions)
• Ability to operate without supervision in most situations and able to judge when guidance is required for more complex situations and seek support from appropriate colleagues/experts.
• Ability to identify opportunities to make improvements to the service provided by People Services, and demonstrates a willingness and aptitude to lead work to define and implement changes that will deliver a better service to People Managers
• Demonstrated passion for regular self-investment to maintain up-to-date professional knowledge and competence
• Client service skills : Responding effectively to internal client needs ; Collaboration skills: Valuing and working well with diverse others; Communication and influencing skills; Self- development skills; Innovation: Innovate new and better ways of doing things

What makes you stand out:

• Experienced in supporting managers with employee relations case management including investigations and administration of hearings
• Relevant HR Qualifications

Marsh McLennan

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s 76,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue over $17 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh advises individual and commercial clients of all sizes on insurance broking and innovative risk management solutions. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and wellbeing for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit mmc.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter or subscribe to BRINK.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability/health condition to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at [email protected] to discuss any specific needs.

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