HR Advisor

angelamortimer; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing Financial Services firm in London is looking for a HR Advisor to support operational HR and training initiatives. Responsibilities include employee onboarding and providing HR advisory support. The ideal candidate should have proven HR experience in Financial Services, excellent MS Office skills, and a proactive attitude. This role offers hybrid working after an initial training period on-site and a pathway for contract-to-permanent opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Financial Services HR environment.
• Strong HR generalist or HR Advisor-level background.
• Comfortable working at pace with a strong understanding of compliance.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end employee onboarding and coordination of compliance.
• Day-to-day HR advisory and generalist support.
• Supporting HR training initiatives.

Skills

Experience in Financial Services HR environment

HR generalist background

CIPD qualified or Qualified by Experience

Strong understanding of compliance and governance

Excellent MS Office skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Job description

Overview

A fast-growing Financial Services firm based in the heart of the City is seeking a versatile and proactive HR Advisor to join their expanding HR function. This is a newly created role due to continued growth and offers excellent scope for development and progression.

Role

This is a true HR generalist position with a strong focus on onboarding, operational HR and training support. You will work closely with the business to deliver high-quality HR services in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end employee onboarding, including coordination of compliance and regulatory requirements
• Day-to-day HR advisory and generalist support
• Supporting and coordinating HR training initiatives
• Maintaining accurate HR records and documentation
• Ensuring HR processes align with Financial Services regulatory standards
• Supporting ongoing HR projects linked to growth and expansion

About You

• Proven experience in a Financial Services HR environment (essential)
• Strong HR generalist / HR Advisor-level background
• CIPD qualified (highly desirable) or Qualified by Experience
• Comfortable working at pace with a strong understanding of compliance and governance
• Highly proactive, self-motivated and detail-orientated
• Excellent MS Office skills
• Ambitious, flexible and keen to grow with the business

Additional Information

• Initial training period will require 5 days per week on-site (approximately 1 month)
• Hybrid working (3 / 2) available thereafter
• Financial Services background checks required (can take 4–6 weeks)

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven HR professional looking to step into a high-visibility role within a growing Financial Services organisation, with a strong contract-to-permanent pathway.