HR Officer - Financial Service

Huntress; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider is seeking an HR Officer to provide comprehensive HR support in London. The successful candidate will manage recruitment, advise on employee relations, and maintain HR records using Workday. This hybrid role offers a salary of £50,000 and includes a range of benefits such as flexible leave, life assurance, and healthcare options.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Flexible Leave

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance

Pension plan with employer contribution

Private medical healthcare

Discounts with retailers

Performance-related bonus

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, commercial HR environment.
• Strong skills in recruitment and generalist HR.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support across the business.
• Advise managers on employee relations.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office skills

Education

CIPD level 3 or 5

Tools

HRIS (Workday)

Job description

HR Officer - Financial Service Salary 50,000

Based in Tower Hill, City of London

Hybrid Role - 3 days in the office, 2 at home

A leading global insurance provider is looking for an HR Officer to join the team in the London office. The role will see you providing HR support across the business, advising managers on employee relations, managing end-to-end recruitment, and supporting training and development. You will also maintain accurate records on Workday, contribute to wider HR projects, and play a key role in building strong relationships across the organisation.

Duties

• Act as a key point of contact for HR queries, providing consistent advice and guidance across the business
• Build strong relationships with managers and employees through high-quality HR service and support
• Advise line managers on HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and consistency in practice
• Support employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, attendance and performance management processes
• Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns, from advertising through to interviews, selection and feedback, with a focus on quality and cultural fit
• Support learning and development, including meeting CPD requirements, sourcing cost-effective solutions, and designing/delivering bespoke training courses
• Maintain and update employee records and use HRIS (Workday) to input, track and compile data and reports
• Build and manage relationships with external providers, negotiating contracts and monitoring service delivery and value for money
• Contribute to HR projects, departmental goals, and continuous process improvements in line with best practices and business needs

Experience required

• Experience in a fast-paced, commercial HR environment with strong skills in recruitment, generalist HR, and training
• CIPD level 3 or 5 (or equivalent) qualified
• Proven track record advising managers on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, attendance & performance matters
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, able to build relationships at all levels and work confidently in a small team within an SME environment.
• Experience of working within Insurance, financial services, professional services industries advantageous
• Proactive, adaptable, and detail-focused with strong MS Office skills and HRIS experience (Workday preferred)

Benefits include

• Holidays: 25 days to start, plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service; 2 extra half-days at Christmas/New Year
• Flexible Leave: Buy or sell up to 3 days per year
• Life Assurance: Cover of 3x salary from day one
• Employee Assistance: Confidential support for you and your family
• Pension: Automatic enrolment with 5% employer contribution; tax-efficient salary exchange available
• Healthcare: Private medical and Health Cash Plan covering you and children; optional partner cover
• Discounts: Save with 600+ retailers via our online portal
• Bonus: Performance-related, linked to company and personal performance
• Travel: Interest-free season ticket loan for commuting

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