HR Analyst - Investment Banking

Jefferies; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment banking firm is seeking an HR Analyst to support their European HR Business Partnering team. This position offers a dynamic work environment, focusing on HR operational issues, recruitment, and documentation preparation. Candidates should have extensive HR experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in advanced Excel functions.

Qualifications

• Several years of HR experience required.
• Experience in a fast-paced, global environment preferred.
• Degree educated.

Responsibilities

• Handling HR queries and coordinating with recruitment teams.
• Preparing HR documentation and engaging with Employment Legal.
• Generating and analyzing HR reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Numerical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Data analytics focus

Professionalism

Education

Degree educated

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel (advanced skills)

Job description

We are recruiting for an HR Analyst to support the European Investment Banking (IB) HR Business Partnering team. This is a forward-thinking role offering the opportunity to develop skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Handling various HR queries
• Collaborating with Lateral and Campus Recruiting teams on European IB recruitment, providing guidance on compensation and regulatory matters
• Coordinating with HR Operations, Payroll, and Benefits on IB-related issues
• Preparing HR documentation such as employment contracts, change of employment terms letters, and probation letters, and advising employees on these documents
• Engaging with Employment Legal as needed
• Supporting performance evaluation processes at year-end and mid-year
• Assisting with Compensation processes, system updates, process documentation, audits, and ad hoc tasks
• Managing the onboarding check-in process for new hires
• Generating and analyzing reports

Skills and Experience:

• Several years of HR experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel; advanced Excel skills including formulas like VLOOKUP, PivotTables, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, MIN, MAX, and array formulas
• Focus on metrics and data analytics
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive problem-solver who owns initiatives and drives them forward
• Team player with initiative and the ability to contribute ideas and recommendations
• Capable of managing pressure and conflicting priorities
• Professional, adaptable, and discreet when handling confidential information
• Degree educated
• Experience in a fast-paced, global environment is preferred but not essential