HR Manager

Goodman Masson are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a well-established international bank in their search for a well experienced HR Manager for their brand-new standalone HR role. The London branch is growing and is looking to formalise its HR function for the first time, making this an excellent opportunity to build and shape HR practices in a supportive and professional environment. This is a rare opportunity to establish and shape the HR function within a growing financial services organisation. You'll have the autonomy to implement HR best practices while working closely with leadership to drive a positive workplace culture.

The Role

As the bank's first dedicated HR hire, this will be a standalone role with no line management responsibilities. You will play a pivotal role in managing all HR functions, working closely with department heads to drive employee engagement, support business partnering, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. While the role will be predominantly HR-focused (90%), you will also provide occasional admin support to the CEO such as staff expenses administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee payroll submission, pensions, benefits, and life assurance scheme administration.
• Ensure compliance with SMCR, the Remuneration Code, and other HR-related regulatory requirements.
• Manage HR policies, succession planning, and the recruitment process.
• Conduct employee screening and maintain training records.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and follow up on engagement survey results.
• Organise employee events, including team-building activities and charity fundraisers.
• Maintain and update employee data in Workday.
• Handle onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Administer employee expenses.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Manage employee relations (with support from external consultants).

Essential Candidate Criteria:

• A proven HR generalist track record in financial services, with experience in employee relations, business partnering, recruitment, and employee engagement.
• Strong background in financial services with experience in SMCR compliance.
• Ability to work independently in a standalone HR role while collaborating with department heads.
• Experience in payroll submission and benefits administration.
• CIPD qualification is beneficial but not essential.
• Proficiency in Workday HRIS is a plus.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 after 5 years).
• 10% employer pension contribution (if employee contributes 2.5%).
• Medical and dental coverage for staff and dependants.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Hybrid working (1 day work from home per week).

Start Date: ASAP (Can accommodate a notice period of up to 3 months).

We are looking to start someone ASAP. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis which may lead to this vacancy closing early, so please do apply and reach out to me ASAP for more details.

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