HR Generalist

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates); London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time HR Generalist to join their dynamic team on a consulting basis. This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while supporting a respected financial services partnership through a period of change. The ideal candidate will balance strategic HR initiatives with day-to-day administration, ensuring compliance with employment laws and managing recruitment processes. With a flexible commitment of 3-5 days per month, this position is perfect for an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally in financial services.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with payroll consultants and managing pay rises.
• Supporting recruitment processes and overseeing onboarding.
• Ensuring compliance with employment law and updating policies.

Skills

HR Generalist Experience

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Proactive and Self-sufficient

Job description

HR Generalist (Part-Time, Consulting)
Financial Services Contract / Freelance = 3-5 Days per Month
Hybrid, Location: London (with occasional office attendance)
7-HRc/RVFFA

About the Client:
We are supporting a highly regarded financial services partnership of around 45 employees. The business seeks a part-time HR Generalist on a consulting basis to support the business through a period of change.

Applicants must be available to start in June at the latest.

The HR Generalist role:

This is a broad and hands-on position, ideally suited to someone who enjoys variety, is confident working autonomously, and can balance both strategic HR initiatives and day-to-day admin. The role involves supporting a close-knit team through key seasonal processes, and peak support needed in July and August:

• Liaising with external payroll consultants and approving final payroll
• Managing pay rises, bonuses, and pension/benefits updates
• Supporting recruitment processes for admin staff, interns, and temps
• Overseeing onboarding, offboarding, and intern programme coordination
• Ensuring compliance with employment law and updating handbooks and policies accordingly
• Coordinating with external benefits providers and reviewing service offerings
• Supporting performance processes, appraisals, and FCA compliance requirements
• Providing briefing papers and policy updates to the Executive Committee
• Attending approximately ExCo meetings (remotely or in-person)

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally within professional or financial services
• Proactive, self-sufficient, and comfortable working with minimal supervision
• Can operate at both strategic and administrative levels
• Has strong communication and organisational skills

Additional Details:

• Start Date: June 2025
• Key Months: July (bonus cycle), August (partnership distribution)
• Structure: Contract / freelance basis
• Time Commitment: 3-5 days per month
• Location: Hybrid working with some in-office attendance
• Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

If you are an experienced HR professional seeking a flexible, impactful role within a respected financial services environment, we'd love to hear from you!