At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR operations, manage payroll, and assist with recruitment and employee queries.
- Company: Dynamic financial services firm based in the heart of London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on collaboration and career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team and make a real impact on employee experiences.
- Qualifications: Degree in HR or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
My Client is a financial services firm with an international presence and based in the City of London. An opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented HR Generalist with strong payroll coordination experience to support day-to-day HR operations and ensure accurate, timely payroll delivery. This role is a key point of contact for employee queries and supports the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Payroll & Compensation
- Coordinate global payroll for ~130 employees across multiple regions
- Liaise with external payroll providers to ensure accurate, timely processing
- Reconcile payroll with Finance and support reporting and audits
- Support annual salary reviews, bonus processes, and compensation analysis
- Maintain HR systems and compensation data accuracy
- Assist with regulatory reporting and compensation communications
- Benefits & HR Administration
- Administer employee benefits (enrolment, renewals, billing checks)
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance
- Act as first point of contact for HR policies and queries
- Track leave/PTO and support general HR activities
- Recruitment Support
- Coordinate interviews and candidate logistics
- Maintain ATS and manage candidate communications
- Support pre-boarding, background checks, and onboarding
- Analytics & Reporting
- Produce HR reports on headcount, retention, and costs
- Analyse data to support business decisions
- Maintain organisational charts and ad hoc reporting
Requirements
- 2.1 Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or similar
- 2+ years’ HR/payroll experience in the Financial Services or Legal Sectors
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reporting)
- Experience with HR systems (e.g. BambooHR, ADP, Greenhouse) desirable
- Analytical, organised, and detail-focused
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team
- Experience with global payroll (UK, US, Canada, Singapore) is an advantage.
There is no visa sponsorship for this position. Ideally this will be 5 days in the office and 1 day wfh although for the strongest candidates, 4:1 may be accepted. Unfortunately I’ll not be able answer every application, especially those from outside financial services or the legal sector.
Human Resources Analyst in City of London employer: Carn
As a leading financial services firm located in the heart of the City of London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, supportive culture, and opportunities for career advancement, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking a meaningful role in HR. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that values your contributions and encourages professional progression.
