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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.

Human Resources Manager

Location: London - Cannon Street (Moving to Liverpool Street by the end of the year) Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 (up to £100,000 for an outstanding candidate) Hybrid Working: 1 day from home

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 to close early so please do apply and reach out to me ASAP on (url removed) for more details.

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