HR Assistant

Reed HR are working with a Financial Services company based in Central London to recruit a HR Assistant on a full time, Permanent basis. Salary circa £30,000 - £35,000 per annum. This job will operate on the hybrid working model, with some days based in the office and the rest from home each week.

As a valued member of the HR team, this role will provide comprehensive support across all aspects of HR within the London office. This role is ideal for someone with at least 2 years of experience in a HR role, preferably within the financial or professional services sectors, and who has a solid understanding of HR generalist practices.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Act as the first point of contact for recruitment, including engagement with agencies and tailoring of job specifications.
• Conduct hiring checks, including right to work in the UK.
• Manage onboarding processes including contracts, induction, and probation management.
• Maintain the HR system, keeping employee records and electronic files up to date.
• Enhance employee experience by proposing improvements on benefits and staying updated with market trends.
• Assist in the yearly reviews of job descriptions, performance appraisals, and goals.
• Support annual assessments for Senior Management and Certified Regime members of staff in accordance with FCA/PRA requirements, in collaboration with the Compliance department.
• Ensure all relevant documentation and staff equipment is returned to the company upon termination of contracts.
• Write and update policies, procedures, desk procedures, and forms.
• Prepare presentations & communications for stakeholders and manage internal communications.
• Develop proposals and documents for engagement with HR-related providers.
• Produce monthly reports for HR meetings with the Management Committee.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an HR role, ideally within the financial or professional services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Strong problem-solving skills, customer focus, and a passion for achieving high levels of employee satisfaction.