HR Coordinator – Prestigious Financial Services Firm – City of London (Permanent)

We are thrilled to partner with a highly prestigious financial services firm in the City to find a proactive and tenacious HR Coordinator to join their Human Resources team on a permanent basis. This is a remarkable opportunity for an ambitious individual eager to further their HR career in a fast-paced, thriving environment.

Reporting to an HR Business Partner, you will support a specific client group, gaining valuable experience and a clear progression path to HR Advisor. This role is ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, embraces responsibility, and is keen to contribute to HR process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR, managing the HR inbox and responding to queries promptly.
• Lead the firm's new joiner and leaver processes, including organising inductions.
• Support HR Business Partners with paperwork and process administration.
• Conduct and track exit interviews, analysing data and identifying trends.
• Maintain the HRIS (Workday), ensuring all data is accurate and producing reports as required.
• Oversee benefits administration, including renewals and related queries.
• Coordinate training courses, liaising with the L&D Manager for internal and external sessions.
• Manage the probationary process, including scheduling meetings and follow-ups.
• Support HR Business Partners with employee relations cases, taking ownership of low-level cases when appropriate.
• Produce board reports and data with the support of an HR Business Partner.
• Assist with SMCR (Senior Managers and Certification Regime) compliance as required.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team on people-related initiatives, identifying opportunities for improvement and added value.

Person Specification

• Demonstrable experience in an HR Generalist role with exposure to the responsibilities listed above.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in HR systems, preferably Workday, and confident in data analysis and reporting.
• Calm under pressure with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Keen to contribute ideas and implement improvements to existing processes.
• A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships at all levels.

Details and Benefits

• Location: City of London (office-based with some flexibility in line with the firm's policies).
• Contract: Permanent, with clear progression opportunities to HR Advisor.
• Join a dynamic, fast-paced working environment within a prestigious financial services firm.
• Gain valuable experience and autonomy from day one.

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