HR Generalist

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a skilled HR Generalist to manage HR operations and enhance the employee experience. Based in Canary Wharf with a hybrid work model, the ideal candidate will possess a strong HR background, particularly in the financial services sector. Responsibilities include supporting HR operations, leading recruitment, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. This role offers up to £65K per annum plus excellent benefits, including healthcare and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

Private medical and health insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR or People Advisor role.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance regulations.
• Strong data and reporting abilities with HR systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations for high employee experience.
• Responsible for regular and ad-hoc reporting and system improvements.
• Lead recruitment processes ensuring excellent candidate experience.
• Assist with policy reviews ensuring compliance with global standards.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Data and reporting abilities

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Overview

HR Generalist
Financial Services
Permanent
Canary Wharf, hybrid
Up to 65K per annum + excellent benefits
3-HR/RVF

About the client

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated HR professional to develop their skills in an innovative investment firm. Based in Canary Wharf, this role will play a key role in delivering the full range of HR services across multiple international offices. They are looking for someone with strong HR experience, who is looking to develop their career with people, but with a heart.

About the HR Generalist role

An excellent opportunity for a strategic and hands-on HR Generalist to develop their career. This role will provide the full range of HR services, with a strong focus on data reporting and analytics. The responsibilities include:

• Supporting the day-to-day HR operations, ensuring a high-quality employee experience
• Take complete responsibility for regular and ad-hoc reporting, ensuring data accuracy, and initiating system improvements
• Excellent record keeping, ensuring all records and processes meet GDPR and internal audit standards
• Leading end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple regions as needed, ensuring an excellent candidate experience
• Assist with policy reviews and documentation, ensuring complete compliance and consistency with global standards
• Provide guidance to managers and employees, escalating complex cases as needed
• Support with general HR administration, as needed
• Collaborate with the wider Human Capital team on projects, as needed.

Required skills and experience

• Proven experience in a generalist HR or People Advisor role is essential. Experience within financial services, professional services, or a fast-paced corporate environment is extremely desirable. A CIPD qualification or equivalent is advantageous but not essential
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance regulations is essential. Exposure to European and US jurisdictions would be an advantage
• Strong data and reporting abilities, and experience working with HR systems is extremely desirable.
• Experience managing the full employee lifestyle, and confident applying best HR practise across the organisation.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team and across the wider business

Additional details

• Up to £65K per annum, plus discretionary non-contractual annual bonus
• Core working hours are 9am - 5, however flexibility to work beyond these hours is required, especially during peak periods
• Based in Canary Wharf, with the opportunity for hybrid working
• Excellent benefits, including private medical and health insurance, and cycle to work scheme

If you have HR experience and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career, apply today!