HR Assistant

Job title:

HR Assistant

Company

Lily Shippen

Job description

HR Coordinator – Prestigious Financial Services Firm – City of London (Permanent)We are thrilled to partner with a highly prestigious financial services firm in the City to find a proactive and tenacious HR Coordinator to join their Human Resources team on a permanent basis. This is a remarkable opportunity for an ambitious individual eager to further their HR career in a fast-paced, thriving environment.Reporting to an HR Business Partner, you will support a specific client group, gaining valuable experience and a clear progression path to HR Advisor. This role is ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, embraces responsibility, and is keen to contribute to HR process improvements.Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR, managing the HR inbox and responding to queries promptly.
• Lead the firm’s new joiner and leaver processes, including organising inductions.
• Support HR Business Partners with paperwork and process administration.
• Conduct and track exit interviews, analysing data and identifying trends.
• Maintain the HRIS (Workday), ensuring all data is accurate and producing reports as required.
• Oversee benefits administration, including renewals and related queries.
• Coordinate training courses, liaising with the L&D Manager for internal and external sessions.
• Manage the probationary process, including scheduling meetings and follow-ups.
• Support HR Business Partners with employee relations cases, taking ownership of low-level cases when appropriate.
• Produce board reports and data with the support of an HR Business Partner.
• Assist with SMCR (Senior Managers and Certification Regime) compliance as required.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team on people-related initiatives, identifying opportunities for improvement and added value.

Person Specification

• Demonstrable experience in an HR Generalist role with exposure to the responsibilities listed above.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in HR systems, preferably Workday, and confident in data analysis and reporting.
• Calm under pressure with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Keen to contribute ideas and implement improvements to existing processes.
• A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships at all levels.

Details and Benefits

• Location: City of London (office-based with some flexibility in line with the firm’s policies).
• Contract: Permanent, with clear progression opportunities to HR Advisor.
• Join a dynamic, fast-paced working environment within a prestigious financial services firm.
• Gain valuable experience and autonomy from day one.

Lily Shippen is a leading business and executive support recruitment agency in the UK. We recruit for a wide range of roles, including HR Coordinators, HR Advisors, Learning and Development professionals, Executive Assistants, Office Managers, and Chief of Staff positions, connecting businesses with exceptional talent.Our expertise extends to HR recruitment in London and other key locations such as Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Sheffield, and internationally. Whether you’re hiring for temporary, permanent, or fixed-term contracts, we specialise in matching businesses with outstanding candidates who excel in organisational growth and operational excellence. Let us help you find the perfect fit for your organisation.

Expected salary

£40000 – 45000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:50:30 GMT

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