HR Generalist

Oakleaf; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique international investment bank is seeking an HR Generalist to join their London office on a 6-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension. The role involves delivering end-to-end HR support, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced corporate environment and be confident communicators. The position offers hybrid working options, allowing for flexibility in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced corporate environment, ideally financial services.
• Ability to work autonomously and build trusted relationships across locations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end HR support across the full employee lifecycle.
• Manage performance-related matters and employee relations issues.
• Provide guidance on UK employment law and ensure compliance.

Skills

Proven experience in an HR Generalist role

Strong understanding of UK and European employment law

Confident communicator

Job description

Our client, a boutique international investment bank, is seeking an HR Generalist to join their small London office on a 6 month fixed-term contract with the potential longer term. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a broad generalist remit while supporting a diverse European population.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end HR support across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and year-end processes.
• Manage performance-related matters such as PIPs, grievances and day-to-day employee relations issues.
• Provide guidance on UK employment law and ensure compliance across HR activity.
• Support monthly payroll activities and administer employee benefits.
• Review, update and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employment contracts.
• Carry out essential HR administrative work throughout the employee lifecycle including onboarding / offboarding.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the UK and Europe, including Luxembourg, Madrid and Lisbon.

The Profile

• Proven experience in an HR Generalist role, ideally within a boutique financial services or a similar fast-paced corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of UK and European employment law and HR best practice.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work autonomously and build trusted relationships with stakeholders across multiple locations.

This is a hands on role working in a small collaborative team where you will be able to make an impact and shape the HR agenda, perfect for someone looking to roll up their sleeves and get exposure across the full people remit.

Hybrid working available in Central London.