HR Officer

LJ Recruitment; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An international banking institution is seeking an HR Officer to support its Harrow office for an 11-month fixed term. This position involves coordinating Learning & Development activities, managing recruitment processes, and providing HR policy guidance. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, alongside intermediate MS Word and Excel proficiency. This role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic banking environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Intermediate skills in MS Word and Excel are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Bank's Learning & Development activities.
• Manage external training vendors and reporting.
• Support recruitment processes and liaise with agencies.
• Provide HR policy advice and employee relations support.
• Organise staff events and assist with HR projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer-oriented mindset

Self-management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

HR Officer – Harrow | 11-Month Fixed Term Contract | £27,500 per annum

An international bank is looking for an HR Officer to join its Harrow office on an 11-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the chance to work within a highly regarded Human Resources team, supporting the organisation's Learning & Development, Recruitment, and Employee Relations functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Bank's Learning & Development activities, including training needs assessments, training calendar design, and induction/orientation for new hires.
• Manage external training vendors, contracts, and reporting, ensuring smooth delivery of both internal and industry-specific training.
• Support recruitment processes - from filtering CVs and liaising with agencies to preparing interview packs and posting adverts.
• Provide advice and guidance on HR policies, employee relations, sickness & absence, and contractual changes.
• Organise staff events and assist with ad-hoc HR projects such as probation, visas, pensions, and invoice processing.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate MS Word and Excel skills.
• A customer-oriented mindset and ability to self-manage.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad exposure to HR in a dynamic, international banking environment while making a tangible impact across multiple HR functions.