Contractor, Human Resources (London Office)

BOCI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

BOCI is seeking a HR Generalist for its UK office to partner with Group HR on recruitment, performance management, training and compensation programs. The role requires managing payroll and benefits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating HR topics with international offices.

Qualified candidates will have 1–2 years in a financial industry HR role, strong UK employment law knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years as a HR generalist with a solid track record in the financial industry.
• Well rounded experience across HR disciplines including compensation and benefits, payroll, and recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and financial industry regulation.
• Experience coordinating HR topics remotely with international offices.
• Ability to work independently in a highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, set deadlines and prioritise.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external parties.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Group HR to manage and execute full spectrum of HR activities including recruitment, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, vendor management and employee relations.
• Facilitate Group HR to localize globally mandated HR policies and procedures for the UK operations.
• Manage payroll, pension and benefits administration in compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Monitor UK HR regulation changes and propose policy enhancements.
• Coordinate with Compliance to ensure staff are processed under Senior Manager Regime requirements.
• Prepare analysis reports for Group HR and management review.

Skills

HR generalist

Financial industry experience

UK employment law

Remote coordination

Independent working

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Partner with Group HR to manage and execute full spectrum of HR activities including recruitment, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, vendor management and employee relations;
• Facilitate Group HR to implement and localize any globally mandated HR policies and procedures to support the business development;
• Manage payroll, pension and benefits administration to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal company policies;
• Monitor local HR regulation changes and understand the up-to-date HR market practice and propose enhancements to our existing policies as appropriate. Administrate the employee handbook and HR policies;
• Work closely with Compliance department to ensure all relevant staff are processed in accordance with Senior Manager Regime requirements and other relevant regulations;
• Prepare analysis reports for Group HR and management review as required;
• Involve in recruitment process from advertising, interview arrangement, candidate selection and onboarding. Responsible for visa application and liaison with legal representatives for any company HR-related issues;
• Update job description for the UK office on annual basis;
• Provide HR advisory services to the business stakeholders in the delivery of people related activities. Facilitate the resolution of employee relations issues;
• Manage and/or participate in HR related projects;
• Manage the general office administration, such as health and safety, fixed asset management, procurement etc.

Skills & Experience

• Well rounded experience across a range of HR disciplines (compensation and benefits, business partnering, employee relations, recruitment, etc). Competent with payroll process and benefits administration would be an advantage;
• 1-2 years as a HR generalist with a solid track record in financial industry;
• Well versed with UK employment legislation and related Financial industry regulatory requirements;
• Experience in coordinate HR topics remotely with international offices;
• Ability to work independently in a highly regulated financial industry/ environment;
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and establish deadlines to ensure that business needs are consistently met;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external parties.

Other Information

• The personal data provided will be used for consideration of recruitment only. All personal data of unsuccessful candidate will be destroyed within 24 months;
• Candidates with Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF): please state on the CV.

About BOCI

As a leading investment bank in China and Hong Kong region, the investment banking arm of Bank of China, BOC International Holdings Limited (“BOCI”), is now seeking highly motivated, creative and success-oriented professional who would like to pursue the career in our group.