Human Resources Specialists

Our client, a leading global financial institution, is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Human Resources Specialist for a 6-month contract, working 40 hours per week, to provide expert support and advice to their business divisions and corporate functions across the UK and Ireland. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective management of internal and external Employee Relations (ER) matters and mitigating ER-related risks (e.g., legal, financial, and reputational).

• Provide expert support and advice to business divisions and corporate functions throughout the UK and Ireland on all Employee Relations matters.
• Support employees and management by coaching and counselling with objectivity and professionalism in dealing with ER issues, ensuring alignment with business strategy and HR requirements.
• Promote a positive culture within the business/corporate function by imparting knowledge and guidance to managers and employees, ensuring a fair and consistent application of HR policies and procedures while minimising risk and maintaining the business's reputation.
• Work as part of the wider Global HR (GHR) team on global, regional, and country-based GHR and/or business-related projects and initiatives.
• Execute employee relations policies, procedures, and guidelines; maintain and update these on the Corporate Policy Centre site promptly, in line with review cycles and upon obtaining appropriate approvals.
• Facilitate employee relations investigations (performance, sickness absence management, conduct, grievance, anti-harassment), providing support and advice to investigating and hearing managers to ensure a fair and consistent approach.
• Collaborate with Employment and Regulatory Legal on ER issues and policy work as necessary, particularly regarding new employment regulations/changes to law.
• Stay up-to-date with current local laws and regulations and ensure this knowledge is shared with the wider GHR UK and Ireland teams, and that GHR policies and procedures are updated accordingly.
• Participate in Global Policy reviews and provide a local country perspective on new and revised policies and procedures.
• Work closely with Occupational Health and Permanent Health Insurance providers to ensure early intervention in case management and a joined-up approach to managing and supporting employees on sickness absence.
• Provide an Employee Relations perspective/advice on business change management proposals as and when required.
• Support fellow ER Consultants in the UK & Ireland in managing the collective caseload for these locations and extend cover to cases across EMEA as and when required.
• Provide GHR input to specific local, regional, or EMEA projects as and when required.

College degree in business, human resources, or a related field, or equivalent education. Previous relevant Employee Relations experience and knowledge of employment law in the UK (knowledge of Irish employment law is advantageous). Experience in a large and preferably global organisation, ideally within Banking or Financial Services (other sectors will be considered).

State Street is one of the world's largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence companies. We are at the forefront of innovation in the financial services industry, helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions globally. For over two centuries, we have provided investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading, and investment management to institutional clients.

We are committed to creating a great work environment with competitive and comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by location, including generous medical care, insurance, and savings plans). Our flexible Work Program helps you balance your needs, and our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility: Community engagement is a fundamental value at State Street, and you will have access to tools to help balance your professional and personal life, including paid volunteer days, a matching gift program, and employee networks.