HR Advisor – Prestigious Financial Services Firm
Location: City of London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits

We are delighted to have partnered with a highly prestigious financial services firm based in the City of London to find a tenacious and proactive HR Advisor to join their Human Resources team on a permanent basis.

This is an incredible opportunity for someone eager to further their experience within the financial services industry. You will work in a fast-paced, thriving environment, collaborating with a successful and supportive team while also having the autonomy to take ownership of key responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the entire employee life cycle, including preparing employment agreements and partnership documents, conducting right-to-work and pre-employment checks, and overseeing exit interviews in line with legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the HR Business Partner in improving operations and HR processes to ensure efficient and timely service delivery.
• Leading all transferals, working closely with external immigration advisors, and understanding the processes for each office location globally.
• Taking responsibility for the end-to-end onboarding process, liaising with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure smooth and proactive transitions for new hires.
• Providing high-quality service when liaising with clients and the wider business, both in the UK and internationally.
• Acting as the first point of contact for the HR inbox, delivering thoughtful and timely responses to queries and requests.
• Promoting a positive working environment by championing the company’s values and culture, while understanding how to best support colleagues and the business.

Person Specification

• Experience in a similar HR Advisor role, ideally within a financial services or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, including onboarding, employee lifecycle management, and compliance.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on providing a professional and high-quality service.
• Confidence in managing complex immigration processes and global transferals (experience in this area is desirable but not essential).
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.
• High attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious financial services firm that offers a collaborative and inclusive working environment. The role provides:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A hybrid working model for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a highly regarded organisation.

Lily Shippen is a leading HR recruitment agency in the UK. We specialise in connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities across a variety of HR roles, including Learning and Development, Internal Recruitment, Generalist, Early Careers, Employee Relations, Diversity & Inclusion, and HR Operations.

Our recruitment expertise spans temporary, permanent, and fixed-term contracts, supporting businesses across the UK and internationally. We recruit in key locations, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cheshire, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol, and Sheffield, as well as servicing remote roles.

Whether you are looking for your next HR role or seeking to hire top-tier HR talent, we are here to help. Contact us today to learn more about this exciting opportunity or discuss your recruitment needs.