HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Our division recruits, develops and rewards the people of Goldman Sachs. Our teams advise, design and implement strategies, processes and technologies that help our people advance professionally, drive productivity and help the firm and our clients achieve superior results. We look for individuals with strong problem solving and analytical skills, innovative thinking and intellectual curiosity who want to make an impact on the success of the firm’s most valuable asset, our people.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

Highly motivated HR professional or Employment Lawyer, with a solid understanding of UK employment law and a proven track record of the following:

• Managing complex issues, identifying potential risk and driving resolution.
• Leveraging analytical, teamwork and project management skills to undertake thorough investigations
• Developing and building effective relationships at all levels to advise and influence effectively
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Bringing groups with diverse views/priorities to a common resolution through use of strong negotiation and facilitation skills
• Approaching issues strategically; anticipating consequences and navigating around unforeseen obstacles

• Listening actively and thinking creatively to deliver commercially pragmatic solutions and resolve conflicts.Well-developed organizational and multi-tasking skills, with strong attention to detail.

• Provide advice directly to managers in a dynamic environment, regarding all aspects of the employment relationship, including manager effectiveness, performance management, disputes and organizational changes.
• Investigate concerns raised about unfair or unlawful treatment and/or inappropriate behaviour.
• Manage grievances, disciplinary and appeal processes.
• Partner with Compliance, Regulatory Legal and other areas to lead investigations and oversee adherence to firm policies.
• Counsel individual employees regarding work concerns, health and personal issues that may impact work.
• Develop and reinforce policies that promote positive behaviours.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees about firm policies, culture, conduct risk and employee relations.Liaise with the Employment Law Group as necessary to resolve employee issues.