HR Officer/Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation is seeking an HR Analyst to support core HR activities in London. Offering a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 along with benefits like private medical insurance and 27 days of annual leave. This role requires attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a professional approach to confidential data, with opportunities for career growth in a structured environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Season ticket loan

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and record maintenance.
• Understanding of HR processes in a banking or financial context is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR inbox, standard letters, and reference requests.
• Coordinate onboarding processes including offer letters and induction.
• Maintain and update HR systems and personnel records.
• Generate HR reports and MI dashboards.
• Support Learning & Development activities.
• Administer employee benefits and manage offboarding processes.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Discreet approach to confidential data

Knowledge of HR best practices

Education

CIPD Level 3 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Exciting Opportunity: HR Analyst (£30,000 - £35,000)
Location: London (Office-Based)

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
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• 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.