HR Operations Specialist
Date: 30 Jul 2025
Location: Jersey, JE, JE4 8PN
Company: Walkers Global
We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.
We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.
Overview of role
We are seeking a dynamic HR Specialist with a Learning and Development focus to join our Human Resources team. This role operational, supporting a wide range of HR functions including learning and development, performance management, and HR project delivery. There will be a real focus on developing early career pathways for lawyers. The HR Specialist will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning HR initiatives with the firm’s goals and values.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
Learning & Development
- Design, coordinate, and deliver induction programmes for new joiners, including cultural onboarding.
- Organise and manage internal and external training events, including technical, legal, and critical skills development.
- Support employees undertaking professional qualifications (e.g. STEP, ACCA, SQE, law courses) through administrative coordination and mentoring where appropriate.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify training needs and implement tailored development plans.
- Oversee the delivery of firm-wide learning initiatives such as the Walkers Business Summer School (WBSS).
- Manage local talent development programmes, including bursary schemes, internships, and graduate training pathways.
- Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve learning offerings in line with business goals.
Performance & Talent Management
- Support the annual performance review process and talent development initiatives.
- Assist in succession planning and career development frameworks.
- Promote a culture of continuous feedback and high performance.
HR Policy & Compliance
- Ensure HR policies and procedures are up to date, compliant, and effectively communicated.
- Provide guidance on policy interpretation and application.
- Support audits and regulatory compliance as required.
HR Projects & Strategy
- Lead or contribute to global and local HR projects aligned with the firm’s strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement change initiatives and improve employee experience.
- Monitor HR metrics and provide insights to inform decision-making.
Systems & Administration
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity in the HRIS.
Education, Skills & Experience
- Degree-level education; CIPD qualification preferred.
- Solid HR experience in a professional services or corporate environment.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and organisational development.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused.
- Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
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Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.
