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We are working with a well-established Financial Services SME firm, based in the heart of London and they are recruiting for an experienced HR professional to join the business for a 16 month fixed contract.

Reporting into the Directors the role will have responsibility for managing the HR function for the business, overseeing 1 HR Assistant. This is a purely generalist HR role, providing HR support to around 50 employees.

For this role candidates must have Financial Services experience and have a good understanding of FSA Regulations and how this impacts HR across the business. Key duties and responsibilities will include;

• Generalist HR Manager position, providing a prompt and efficient HR service to around 50 employees : managing 1 HR Assistant
• Helping to arrange, deliver and maintain training programmes in line with T&C requirements
• Full recruitment and induction process, including liaison with recruitment agencies and prospective candidates
• Supporting and coaching managers on employee relations issues as they arise
• Reviewing and maintaining HR policies and procedures, consistent with company culture
• Maintaining and reviewing departmental budget, in collaboration with HR Director
• Managing monthly payroll, pension and benefits processing
• Assisting in Performance Review process, ensuring all action plans are completed in a timely manner and maintained appropriately
• Compiling monthly reports for use by Management Board. Some presentations may also be required from time to time
• Health and Safety compliance
• Managing staff reward schemes, to encourage high levels of productivity and morale
• Ensure HR are seen as a driver of ‘Customer Service Excellence`
• Ongoing commitment to staff engagement, wellness and charitable initiatives

For this role candidates will ideally be CIPD Qualified and have proven experience at this level. Experience in a similar industry is essential : wealth management, banking, IFA`s or regulated FSA business.

This role would be ideal for a generalist HR manager, who has either worked stand alone or managed a small team. Would also be suitable for candidates looking for the next step in their career and move into a role heading up the HR team.

Fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and well established SME that offers a mature and flexible working environment. This role is a contract, but may be extended or go permanent. Excellent benefits include 25 days holiday, pension scheme and private healthcare.

For more information please apply on-line and a consultant from Cameron James will be in touch ASAP.