Junior HR Generalist

We're currently working with a global investment management firm on a new role within the HR team. Currently the Head of HR is supported by an HR team assistant but needs a more experienced generalist to manage HR processes and support him with further projects ad-hoc.

This role will be suitable for someone that has gained around 2 years of experience in an HR Assistant role, that understands the employee lifecycle well and has confidence to manage responsibilities such as:

- Updating employee details for payroll and ensuring accuracy prior to submission to the payroll provider
- Supporting recruiting activities end to end inclusive of onboarding documentation
- Supporting annual cycles for performance, compensation reviews etc.
- Manage benefits administration
- Act as a point of contact to the business answering general queries and escalating where necessary
- Supporting the Head of HR with more complex issues that arise
- Coordinate L&D activity
- Manage HR documentation and update user guides
- Manage the HR system - inputting changes
- Support / contribute to ad-hoc projects

Candidates suitable for this opportunity will:
- Have worked in an HR role for at least 2 years
- Ideally have worked in financial services, professional services such as legal could also be a good fit
- Be educated to degree level or equivalent
- Have an understanding of processes such as payroll, onboarding, maternity/paternity etc.
- Be able to commute to the West End