Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Onboarding:
*Manage the full recruitment cycle, including creating job descriptions, posting job adverts, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and extending offers.
*Conduct reference checks, prepare employment contracts, and ensure all necessary onboarding paperwork is completed.
*Organize and deliver onboarding sessions for new hires, ensuring they are integrated into the company smoothly.
Employee Relations:
*Serve as a point of contact for employee queries, offering advice on HR policies, employment law, and workplace issues.
*Support managers in resolving employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance improvement plans.
*Foster a positive workplace culture by promoting open communication and a supportive work environment.
Performance Management:
*Coordinate the company’s performance appraisal process, including tracking performance reviews and ensuring that performance discussions are held regularly.
*Support managers with setting objectives and managing underperformance, providing guidance on best practices and legal compliance.
*Assist with employee development plans and coordinate training and development opportunities.
Compliance and Record Keeping:
*Ensure compliance with UK employment laws, including working time regulations, equal opportunities, health and safety, and data protection (GDPR).
*Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection laws.
*Monitor staff absence records, track holiday entitlements, and ensure sick leave is managed in line with company policy.
Compensation and Benefits:
*Support the payroll process by providing relevant employee data, including new hires, terminations, and contract changes.
*Administer employee benefits, including pension schemes, healthcare, and other perks, ensuring all benefits are processed correctly and communicated effectively.
*Conduct periodic reviews of compensation and benefits policies to ensure competitiveness in the market.
HR Policies and Procedures:
*Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures in line with UK employment law and best practices.
*Ensure that all staff are informed about HR policies and any updates, providing training or workshops when necessary.
*Handle policy reviews to ensure they are up to date and aligned with business needs.
HR Systems and Reporting:
*Maintain and update the HR information system (HRIS), ensuring all employee data is accurate and up to date.
*Generate regular HR reports, including turnover, retention, and absence rates, and provide insights to support decision-making.
*Monitor HR metrics and recommend initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention, and overall satisfaction.
Learning and Development:
*Work with department heads to identify training and development needs within the company.
*Organize training programs, workshops, and e-learning opportunities to support employee growth and career progression.
*Track the effectiveness of training initiatives and adjust programs as necessary.
Health and Safety:
*Ensure that health and safety policies are in place and adhered to across the company.
*Assist in managing employee wellness programs and promote a healthy work-life balance.
Employee Engagement:
*Promote and support employee engagement activities, including company events, team-building exercises, and recognition programs.
*Gather employee feedback through surveys or focus groups to identify areas for improvement and support initiatives aimed at improving workplace morale.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
*Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A CIPD qualification (or working towards one) is preferred.
*Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an HR role, preferably within the UK, with a solid understanding of UK employment law.
*Knowledge: Strong knowledge of UK employment law, GDPR, and HR best practices. Familiarity with HRIS systems is an advantage.
*Skills:
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
*Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
*Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to navigate complex employee relations issues.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HR software systems.
Key Attributes:
*Integrity: Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling employee information and sensitive matters.
*Proactive: Takes initiative to address HR-related issues and provides innovative solutions to improve HR processes.
*Team-Oriented: Works collaboratively with other departments to achieve shared goals and support the company’s mission.
*Adaptable: Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
*Empathy: Approaches employee issues with empathy and understanding, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
*Working Experience: Experience in Finance industry