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HR Assistant Manager – Financial Services
6 month contract | City based (Hybrid) | To £60,000
Join one of the UK’s Fastest-Growing Banks
Our client is a rapidly growing financial services leader, scaling up in the UK and Europe. We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join their fast-paced, regulated environment.
About the Role
This role requires an individual with strong exposure to the full employee lifecycle, excellent HR advisory capability, and a thorough understanding of UK employment law and internal governance requirements. The successful candidate will balance strategic HR priorities with day-to-day operational delivery, ensuring accurate, compliant, and people-focused support across the business.
Responsibilities
- Provide clear and pragmatic HR advice to managers, including leading investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes, and facilitating informal conflict resolution.
- Oversee payroll accuracy and approvals across multiple locations, manage benefits administration, and coordinate the annual Fitness and Propriety certification process for Senior Managers and Certified staff (SMCR).
- Support HR Assistants, coordinate employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives, and partner with managers to identify development needs and align training with performance outcomes.
- Ensure HR policies, procedures, and workflows remain compliant with GDPR and/current legislation, collaborating with legal advisers where necessary for complex cases.
- Contribute to HR projects supporting continuous improvement objectives, and provide operational cover for HR team members as required.
- Demonstrate quickly built trust and clear, confident communication across all levels of the organisation.
- Exercise strong judgement, credibility, and influence while maintaining integrity and a people-first perspective.
- Be highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working under pressure, offering an energetic, solutions-focused mindset.
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Requirements
- CIPD qualification at Level 5 or 7 (or Associate/Chartered Membership) required.
- 4-5 years of experience at HR Advisor or HR Manager level.
- Solid understanding of:
- Payroll processes
- UK employment law
- ACAS guidance
- HR best practice
- Ability to handle sensitive information with high confidentiality and discretion.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
- Experience in the financial services sector highly desirable.
- Familiarity with French or Dubai employment law & payroll regulations advantageous.
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Benefits – (Listed where referenced in original, but implied in nature)
Works within a dynamically growing financial services firm, with exposure to regulatory challenges, strategic HR initiatives, and international growth. This role offers:
- A 6-month contract with the potential to grow.
- Industry exposure and career development within the financial sector.
- Impact through working with senior management and -escalation across governance.
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