Human Resources Associate

National Bank of Canada Capital Markets - London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking an HR Associate to support the HR Business Partner in delivering effective HR services across international offices. This role is designed for those early in their HR careers and involves maintaining employee records, coordinating recruitment, and assisting with payroll. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has strong communication skills in both English and French. Competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment await the right person.

Benefits

Competitive working conditions

Wide range of employee benefits

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Previous HR experience or internship within an international environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Proficiency in English and French.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems.
• Support full employee life cycle including onboarding and offboarding.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including scheduling interviews.
• Assist with payroll processes and related tax documentation.
• Help train employees on HR systems and processes.
• Contribute to CSR and DEI initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

Organization Overview

National Bank of Canada Capital Market (NBCCM) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of National Bank of Canada (“NBC”). The main strategic purpose of NBCCM is to enable the NBC Group (“NBC Group,” meaning National Bank of Canada and all its subsidiaries) to grow and diversify its presence in Europe, Asia & MENA while allowing for a natural development of its existing business relationships and the establishment of new ones in the global markets.

NBC has over 150 years of history and is currently the 6th largest Canadian bank. Through its branch and subsidiary network, NBC can service clients throughout North America, Europe, Asia & MENA. NBC’s strategy is to further develop NBCCM as its hub for trading and financial services in Europe.

Summary

NBCCM is seeking an HR Associate to assist the HR Business Partner in delivering efficient and effective HR services across NBC’s international offices in London, Paris, Hong Kong, and Dubai. This role is ideal for someone early in their HR career who is eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Administration & Benefits

• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems and ensure timely updates.
• Support the full employee life cycle, including onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Monitor absence management and statutory leave queries, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Manage the centralized HR inbox and respond promptly to employee inquiries.
• Liaise with external consultants for benefits administration when required.
• Own and maintain the Benefits SharePoint site, ensuring all content is accurate, up to date, and accessible to employees.

Recruitment Support

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including scheduling interviews and managing candidate communication.
• Assist hiring managers and maintain relationships with recruitment agencies.

Payroll & Compensation Administration

• Provide administrative support for payroll processes and related tax documentation.

General HR Support

• Help train employees and managers on HR systems and processes.
• Prepare and distribute monthly HR newsletters for the London office.
• Assist with HR projects, policy updates, and compliance monitoring.
• Support the implementation of HR initiatives and contribute to monthly reporting.

CSR & DEI

• Contribute to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, such as organizing events or awareness campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal teams to promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Previous HR experience or internship within an international environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Proficiency in English and French.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

What NBCCM has to offer

Access to competitive working conditions, a wide range of employee benefits, and a dynamic work environment.

Open, respectful workplace where all employees can achieve their full potential.

NBCCM recognizes that the culture of an organisation and the performance of its workforce are not mutually exclusive. Since our inception in 2013, NBCCM has worked tirelessly to ensure our cultural framework aligns not only with the Code of Conduct and Ethics of our parent company, NBC, but with our own environmental and local values.

Promoting and supporting diversity in the workplace is an important aspect of good people management- it’s about valuing everyone in the organisation as an individual. We at NBCCM have an effective diversity and inclusion approach concerning our employees. There are no silos in our teams and management strive to add value to our organisation, by contributing to employee well-being and engagement. NBCCM takes pride in its diverse work force, employing and cultivating professionals from all over the globe.

Working at NBCCM can take different forms and it is built around the relationship of trust between the employer and its employees.

We're putting people first.

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us.

We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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