HR Coordinator

SSI (U.S.) Inc. d/b/a Spencer Stuart; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent leadership advisory firm in London is seeking a full-time Human Resources Coordinator to support internal HR functions. You will manage onboarding, employee records, and assist with various HR projects and policies. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, understands UK employment law, and is proficient in Microsoft Office. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are crucial. Join a dynamic team in a transformative environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK employment law and regulations.
• Previous HR system experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with background checks, new hire paperwork, and onboarding forms.
• Maintain accurate employee records in Workday and process benefit changes.
• Respond to HR-related queries related to Workday, benefits, and policies.

Skills

Relationship building

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Workday

Job description

SSI (U.S.) Inc. d/b/a Spencer Stuart

Spencer Stuart is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Location

London

Full/Part Time

Full time

Req ID

R4493

About the Company

Founded in 1956 and privately owned, Spencer Stuart is one of the world's foremost leadership advisory consulting firms, operating out of 58 offices in 31 countries and conducting more than 4,000 assignments worldwide annually. We are the advisor of choice among top companies seeking guidance on senior leadership needs and have unrivalled access to leading executives around the world. Our clients range across industries and vary in size from large multinationals to medium‑sized businesses and entrepreneurial start‑ups. We also serve key non‑profit organizations around the world.

Our clients are going through continuous transformation, with new trends such as digital disruption, sector consolidation, globalization, and even greater competitive and regulatory pressure. Our business is transforming too. We believe that leadership is critical and are motivated by the power of our work to improve the vitality and fortunes of our client organizations, as well as the lives of individual executives. As a result, we are adding new services and developing our technology platforms and tools to deliver high quality services in an effective way to our current and future clients.

Position Summary

Spencer Stuart is recruiting a full‑time Human Resources Coordinator to join the London office. This role supports the internal HR function, with key responsibilities including onboarding new hires, managing employee and benefit changes, processing terminations, ensuring data accuracy and reporting, and contributing to various HR projects.

Key Relationships

Reports to:

• Human Resources Business Partner

Other key relationships:

• Internal Business Function Teams (Technology, Workday Operations, Legal, Finance)

Key Responsibilities

• Onboarding & Offboarding: Assist with background checks, new hire paperwork, onboarding forms, leaver letters
• HR Administration: Maintain accurate employee records in Workday, process benefit changes, HR paperwork including promotion letters etc
• Assist with HR processes and projects, such as: annual performance review processes within Workday including workflow and system support; yearly engagement survey
• Employee Support: Respond to HR‑related queries related to Workday, benefits, policies etc
• Benefit Administration: Work with the HRBP and Payroll Manager to maintain / administer employee benefits
• Handbook/Policy updates: assist the HR Business Partner with yearly employee handbook and policy maintenance

Ideal Experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of UK employment law and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Previous HR system experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Workday experience.

Critical Capabilities

• Ability to build relationships, communicate effectively and collaborate with others
• Proven analytical and problem solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi‑task and effectively balance and prioritize workload.
• Professional maturity to handle confidential information.