HR Officer

LJ Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation in London is seeking a proactive HR Analyst to join its HR team. The role will oversee daily HR operations, support stakeholder communication, and maintain employee records. The ideal candidate should have strong organisational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and preferably a CIPD Level 3 qualification. This position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including private medical insurance and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Season ticket loan

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• A discreet, professional approach to confidential data.
• Working knowledge of HR best practices and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR administration tasks like inbox management and standard letters.
• Coordinate onboarding processes including contracts and background checks.
• Maintain HR systems and personnel records.
• Generate HR reports and dashboards.
• Support Learning & Development by booking training and tracking compliance.
• Administer employee benefits and manage offboarding processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Understanding of HR best practices

Confidentiality

Education

CIPD Level 3 or higher

Job description

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A leading financial services organisation is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Analyst to join its Human Resources team, based in its London office. This key role supports the smooth operation of all core HR activities and acts as the first point of contact for internal stakeholders, providing vital support across the entire employee lifecycle.

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: London (office-based)

Why Apply?
Alongside a competitive salary, this role offers a generous benefits package, including:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loan
• A supportive, inclusive working environment

About the Role
Reporting to the Head of HR, the HR Analyst will take ownership of daily HR operations while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and data accuracy. This individual will provide vital support to both HR colleagues and management, ensuring employee records are maintained and HR processes run smoothly and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• General HR administration including HR inbox management, standard letters, and reference requests
• Coordinating onboarding: offer letters, contracts, background checks, and induction support
• Maintaining and updating HR systems and personnel records
• Generating accurate HR reports and MI dashboards
• Supporting Learning & Development: booking training, tracking compliance, managing records
• Administering employee benefits and liaising with providers
• Managing offboarding processes and file archiving

What We're Looking For:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• A discreet, professional approach to confidential data
• Working knowledge of HR best practices and processes
• CIPD Level 3 (or higher) preferred
• Experience in banking or financial services is highly desirable

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional to grow their career in a structured and fast-paced environment. The HR Analyst will play a key role in supporting operational delivery, compliance, and the overall employee experience.

Confidentiality. Accuracy. Service. Be the backbone of a dynamic HR team.
Apply now and take the next step in your HR career.