Human Resources Associate

Catalyst Partners; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm in London seeks an HR Associate to provide comprehensive HR support across recruitment, onboarding, and performance management. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in HR, be proficient in HRIS systems such as Workday, and possess strong communication and analytical skills. This role offers the chance to grow into a junior HR Business Partner and contribute to strategic HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a generalist HR role within financial or professional services.
• Strong working knowledge of HRIS systems like Workday.
• Proactive and adaptable mindset with high discretion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end HR support across recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Build structured talent attraction processes.
• Act as trusted advisor to employees and managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Relationship management

Adaptability

Education

CIPD qualifications

Tools

Workday

Job description

Catalyst have exclusively partnered with a global leading investment firm seeking a high performing and detail-oriented HR Associate. This is a great opportunity for a rising HR professional to step into a broad generalist role with scope to grow into a junior HR Business Partner. This role supports a diverse employee population across multiple European offices. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for Associates and Senior Associates, providing high-touch and white-glove HR support. This is a highly visible role requiring strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end HR support across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management.
• Build out structured talent attraction processes.
• Support the enhancement of a learning and development agenda for corporate functions, partnering with global teams.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance using Workday.
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, particularly around performance and absence management.
• Contribute to strategic HR projects, including DEI, systems optimisation, and policy development.
• Collaborate across a matrixed global HR function, with teams in the US.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 3+ years of experience in a generalist HR role within financial or professional services.
• Strong working knowledge of HRIS systems, ideally Workday.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a high level of discretion and professionalism.
• Confidence in managing relationships and providing advisory support to junior and mid-level employees.
• CIPD qualifications and a strong academic background are advantageous.

This is a great opportunity to join a global prestigious firm where you’ll gain exposure to strategic HR initiatives and play a key role in shaping the employee experience across Europe.

If this could be of interest please apply directly or reach out to [e-mail]