Annie Russell
@annierussell
Human Resources specialist and Workday SME delivering scalable onboarding, wellbeing, and lifecycle solutions.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a Human Resources specialist with progressive experience supporting complex, fast-paced professional services environments, most recently at a top-tier US law firm in London.
I serve as the Workday subject-matter expert within the HR team and independently manage end-to-end onboarding, offboarding and leaver processes for Business Services employees, ensuring accurate system setup, compliance and a smooth employee experience.
I have led induction design and delivery, supported recruitment activity and played a key HR role in international expansion projects, including establishing an Abu Dhabi office and training new HR colleagues on system processes and best practice.
I own the firm wellbeing programme, administer benefits and leave processes, and support payroll checks—combining strong operational HR knowledge with CIPD-backed training and a track record of process improvement in professional services.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Human Resources Specialist
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Serve as Workday SME and independently manage end-to-end onboarding, offboarding and employee lifecycle processes for Business Services, supporting international expansion and improving HR operational quality.
Human Resources Assistant
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 (3 months)
Provided HR operational support across attorney and Business Services populations, coordinating onboarding/offboarding, right-to-work checks and recruitment scheduling to maintain service levels.
Trainee HR Assistant
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Apr 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 9 months)
Supported HR team with administrative and operational tasks while completing an HR Support Apprenticeship and CIPD Level 3, contributing to onboarding, HR system updates and process documentation.
Corporate Hospitality Assistant
Southend United Football Club
Sep 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 3 months)
Delivered high-quality corporate hospitality service for senior guests, managed payments and supported large-group service delivery while training new team members to maintain standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
BUBPP University
HR Support Apprenticeship, Human Resources
Completed an HR Support Apprenticeship in February 2025, combining workplace HR experience with formal apprenticeship training.
BUBPP University
CIPD Level 3 – Foundation Certificate in People Practice, Human Resources
Completed CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice in November 2024, covering core HR knowledge and practical people-practice skills.
Seevic College
A Levels, A Levels
Completed A Levels in Sociology (A), Communication & Culture (A), and English Literature & Language (C); recognised among the Top 30 Highest Achieving A Level Students in 2017.
UGUniversity of Greenwich
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Sociology
Grade: First Class Honours
Graduated with a BA (Hons) in Sociology, awarded First Class Honours and the School of Humanities & Social Sciences prize for best single honours sociology student.
UGUniversity of Greenwich
Master of Science, Criminology, Gender and Sexualities
Grade: Distinction
Awarded MSc in Criminology, Gender and Sexualities with Distinction and recognised for best postgraduate dissertations in related fields.
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