HR Assistant Manager - 12 month contract

Lovesuccess; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider based in London is seeking an experienced HR Assistant Manager for a 12-month contract. The role involves providing comprehensive HR advisory support, managing employee relations, overseeing payroll, and developing HR Assistants in a hybrid work setting. The ideal candidate should have solid exposure to the full employee lifecycle and a thorough understanding of UK employment law. Attractive salary of up to £60,000 offered.

Qualifications

• Experience managing full employee lifecycle in a financial services setting.
• Proven ability to provide pragmatic HR advice to managers.
• Strong understanding of internal governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice on investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Oversee payroll accuracy and benefits administration.
• Support and develop HR Assistants and coordinate employee engagement.

Skills

HR advisory capability

Knowledge of UK employment law

Employee relations management

Job description

HR Assistant Manager -Financial Services

12-month contract

City based (Hybrid)

To £60,000

Join one of the UK's Fastest-Growing Banks

Our client is a rapidly growing financial services leader, scaling up in the UK and Europe.

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join this fast-paced, regulated financial services environment. This role requires someone with strong exposure to the full employee lifecycle, excellent HR advisory capability, and a thorough understanding of UK employment law and internal governance requirements. The successful candidate will bring a balanced approach to strategic HR priorities and day-to-day operational delivery, ensuring accurate, compliant, and people-focused support across the business.

In this position, you will provide clear, pragmatic HR advice to managers, leading on a wide range of employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes, and informal conflict resolution. You will oversee payroll accuracy and approvals across multiple locations, manage benefits administration, and take responsibility for the annual Fitness and Propriety certification process for Senior Managers and Certified staff under SMCR. The role will also involve supporting and developing HR Assistants, coordinating employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives, and...