Human Resources Specialist

Randstad UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution seeks a Human Resources Specialist for a 6-month contract in Canary Wharf, London. This role involves providing expert support on Employee Relations, ensuring compliance with policies, and collaborating with various teams to mitigate risks. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in HR and employment law.

Benefits

Competitive benefits packages

Flexible Work Program

Development programs and educational support

Qualifications

• Previous Employee Relations experience and knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience in a large organization, ideally in Banking or Financial Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support on Employee Relations matters.
• Facilitate investigations and ensure compliance with HR policies.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to resolve ER issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Client-focused approach

Analytical skills

Education

College degree in business or human resources

Job description

Human Resources Specialist

6 Month Contract

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Our client, a leading global financial institution, is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Human Resources Specialist for a 6-month contract, working 40 hours per week, to provide expert support and advice to their business divisions and corporate functions across the UK and Ireland. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective management of internal and external Employee Relations (ER) matters and mitigating ER-related risks (e.g., legal, financial, and reputational).

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert support and advice to business divisions and corporate functions throughout the UK and Ireland on all Employee Relations matters.
• Support employees and management by coaching and counselling with objectivity and professionalism in dealing with ER issues, ensuring alignment with business strategy and HR requirements.
• Promote a positive culture within the business/corporate function by imparting knowledge and guidance to managers and employees, ensuring a fair and consistent application of HR policies and procedures while minimising risk and maintaining the business's reputation.
• Work as part of the wider Global HR (GHR) team on global, regional, and country-based GHR and/or business-related projects and initiatives (e.g., TUPE).
• Identify, research, and resolve employee relations issues in partnership with HR Business Partners (HRBPs), managers, and employees.
• Execute employee relations policies, procedures, and guidelines; maintain and update these on the Corporate Policy Centre site promptly, in line with review cycles and upon obtaining appropriate approvals.
• Facilitate employee relations investigations (performance, sickness absence management, conduct, grievance, anti-harassment), providing support and advice to investigating and hearing managers to ensure a fair and consistent approach.
• Collaborate with Employment and Regulatory Legal on ER issues and policy work as necessary, particularly regarding new employment regulations/changes to law.
• Stay up-to-date with current local laws and regulations and ensure this knowledge is shared with the wider GHR UK and Ireland teams, and that GHR policies and procedures are updated accordingly.
• Participate in Global Policy reviews and provide a local country perspective on new and revised policies and procedures.
• Work closely with Occupational Health and Permanent Health Insurance providers to ensure early intervention in case management and a joined-up approach to managing and supporting employees on sickness absence.
• Provide an Employee Relations perspective/advice on business change management proposals as and when required.
• Support fellow ER Consultants in the UK & Ireland in managing the collective caseload for these locations and extend cover to cases across EMEA as and when required.
• Provide GHR input to specific local, regional, or EMEA projects as and when required.
• Offer support to Global ER colleagues as and when required.

Skills and Experience:

• College degree in business, human resources, or a related field, or equivalent education.
• Previous relevant Employee Relations experience and knowledge of employment law in the UK (knowledge of Irish employment law is advantageous).
• Experience in a large and preferably global organisation, ideally within Banking or Financial Services (other sectors will be considered).

Required Competencies:

• Strong sense of teamwork.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Client-focused approach.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships both locally and virtually.
• Self-disciplined, with the ability to work independently with remote management.
• Strong analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and a focus on deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

About State Street:

State Street is one of the world's largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence companies. We are at the forefront of innovation in the financial services industry, helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions globally. For over two centuries, we have provided investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading, and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow:

We are committed to creating a great work environment with competitive and comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by location, including generous medical care, insurance, and savings plans). Our flexible Work Program helps you balance your needs, and our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility:

We believe that the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our employees are a powerful contributor to an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origins, backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, and personalities. Community engagement is a fundamental value at State Street, and you will have access to tools to help balance your professional and personal life, including paid volunteer days, a matching gift program, and employee networks.