Human Resources Officer

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Human Resources Officer to join their team in London. This role offers a broad range of responsibilities, including advising on HR matters and managing key processes. Ideal candidates will have a CIPD Level 3 qualification and solid HR experience. Hybrid working is available, and you'll be part of a collaborative team culture, supporting high-impact projects.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Varied responsibilities

Support for major HRIS projects

Friendly team culture

Qualifications

• Solid HR generalist experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on exposure to recruitment and employee relations.
• Confident in advising managers on HR issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise on HR policies and manage recruitment activity.
• Co-ordinate performance and pay review processes.
• Conduct company inductions and exit interviews.

Skills

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Proactive approach

Collaboration

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Tools

Workday

Job description

Human Resources Officer | City of London | £45,000 | Hybrid working | Financial Services

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced CIPD qualified Human Resources Officer to join a small but high-performing HR team in a fast-paced, professional services environment. This is a varied and hands-on generalist role, supporting a growing organisation with both UK and international operations. As HR Officer, you’ll play a key role in delivering a comprehensive and professional HR service across the business. You’ll provide advice and guidance to managers on a wide range of HR matters, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, absence, and training. You’ll take ownership of key HR processes such as probation reviews, annual salary and performance review cycles, and will manage end-to-end operational tasks to support them. You will also lead company inductions, exit interviews, and support broader initiatives including health and safety and office facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise managers on policies, procedures, and ER issues including absence, performance, and disciplinary
• Manage recruitment activity and support internal training initiatives
• Coordinate performance and pay review processes
• Conduct company inductions and exit interviews
• Provide generalist HR support to employees and managers
• Support office health and safety responsibilities and facilities as needed
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement activities
• Maintain HRIS (Workday) and ensure accurate employee records

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to bring solid HR generalist experience gained within a busy, professional, and commercially-focused environment. You’ll have hands-on exposure to recruitment, employee relations, and internal stakeholder support, with confidence in advising managers on day-to-day HR issues.

You’ll need:

• CIPD Level 3 qualification minimum
• Experience using HR systems, ideally Workday
• Strong organisational skills and a high attention to detail
• The ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• A proactive and collaborative approach
• Experience working in a small HR team, with a flexible and can-do attitude
• High standards of discretion and confidentiality

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working (2 days from home, 3 in the office)
• A broad, hands-on role offering variety and ownership
• Opportunity to support high-impact projects including a major HRIS implementation
• Collaborative and friendly team culture within a global business