HR Associate in London

Tradition is the interdealer broking arm of Compagnie Financière Tradition and one of the world's largest interdealer brokers in over-the-counter financial and commodity related products. CFT is represented in over 28 countries, employing over 2,500 people. Tradition’s goal is to provide superior client services. It believes its business success is a direct reflection of its employees and recruits. As such, teamwork, creativity, reliability and integrity are components of a work ethic taken very seriously since the company was founded in 1959.

Tradition is currently seeking to appoint an HR Associate to be based within the London office. Main responsibilities within the HR Associate position include:

• Provide support and timely administration as required to the HR Department and assist with the continual development of the HR function.
• Assisting in the recruitment process across all levels.
• The full starter process following recruitment to on-board new employees successfully. This will include, but will not be limited to:

• Creating Job profiles and updating Open HR
• Issuing welcome packs and updating systems with the relevant information and paperwork
• Carry out new starter inductions
• Carrying out the new starter process with immigration checks, DBS checks, finance checks, reference checks and other relevant checks in relation to disclosures
• Ensuring all training is completed
• Responsible for the certification process for new starters and ongoing certifications for significant harm functions and senior manager roles. This will include but not be limited to:

• Preparation, distribution and organisation of performance review process
• All relevant checks including DBS and finance
• Ensuring qualifications data is maintained and stored appropriately
• Ensuring all mandatory training records are provided by Compliance to show completion
• Updating and distributing structure and organisation charts
• Following through with Open HR alerts including DBS, finance checks, references, and training, performance reviews and bonus assessments
• Organisation of Conduct Committee including, but not limited to diary arrangements, agenda setting, compiling required documentation and minute taking.

Key skills, experience and competencies required to be successful in this role:

• Confidentiality and trustworthiness is essential.
• Excellent at prioritising & organising daily schedule.
• Excellent Communications skills both verbally and written.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Approachable to all members of staff regardless of position.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• Good Literacy and Numeracy skills.
• Previous experience working in a similar role is advantageous.
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimal guidance.

Tradition do not accept agency CV’s. Please do not forward CV’s to our employees or Talent team. Tradition are not accountable for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. The Talent team will reach out to trusted agents when required.

Please note, due to the large volume of applications for this position, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 14 days, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful. Tradition welcome all suitable applications and are an equal opportunity employer who value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications and merit.

By applying for this role, you agree that we may retain your details on our system for a period of 6 months and may contact you for any future vacancies that may arise within the Tradition Group.