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HR Manager

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates)

London

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 70,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An international firm in the insurance sector is seeking an enthusiastic HR Manager for a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role involves overseeing payroll, managing employee relations, and implementing HR strategies while collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a generalist HR background, particularly in financial services, and strong knowledge of UK employment legislation. With a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a dynamic environment to make a significant impact. If you're ready to take on a challenging role in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance
Pension contribution
Additional personal perks

Qualifications

  • Experience in HR generalist roles, especially in financial services.
  • Strong payroll and employee relations skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage payroll liaising with global providers and support finance team.
  • Handle employee relations matters and advise on HR policies.

Skills

Generalist HR experience
Payroll management
Employee Relations (ER)
Knowledge of UK employment legislation
Organizational skills
Adaptability

Education

CIPD Level 5
CIPD Level 7

Tools

Workday

Job description

HR Manager
Insurance
ASAP start, 12 Month Maternity cover contract
9am-5pm
Salary up to £70k, based on experience
City of London
Hybrid
5-VPM/LWHK

The Client:

An international firm in the Insurance sector are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HR Manager to join their team on a 12 Month maternity cover contract!

Interested applicants must be immediately available or on notice period up to a maximum of 4 weeks.

The Role & Core Duties:

  • Payroll - liaising with payroll providers in each of the 12 global locations. You will have the support of the finance team and trained on the requirements for different locations, however prior experience in a global environment would be ideal.
  • Build relationships with stakeholders across the business.
  • ER - handling matters within the business - prior experience of handling ER matters (redundancies, disciplinaries etc.) will be key.
  • Advising in line with HR policies.
  • Manage and support on key strategic projects, working with the Director.
  • Workday implementation - working with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
  • Oversight of day to day HR operations.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Generalist HR experience, ideally from financial services.
  • Payroll management and ER experience needed.
  • Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation (international would be a bonus).
  • Organised, comfortable working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
  • Adaptable, muck-in attitude and collaborative.
  • CIPD Level 5 or 7 is desirable.
  • Knowledge of Workday would be desirable, or experience of implementing alternative HR systems.

The Details:

  • Core hours are 9am - 5pm with some flexibility to work beyond as necessary.
  • Hybrid working - 3 days in the office per week.
  • Comprehensive company benefits, including private medical, pension contribution and additional personal perks!
  • Salary up to £70k, based on experience.

If you are an experienced HR professional interested in this role and meet the requirements, please apply today!

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