Purpose On a contract basis, be an extra pair of hands working closely with the CPO and HR team to drive a variety of operational and strategic HR activities. With a significant business transformational change agenda, they will work closely with the business to help identify, build and/or embed effective HR efficiencies within the people space. This role will involve being hands-on role working across all levels of the organisation. Key Responsibilities may include: Transformational change * Work with the CPO to implement and effect business change activities. Proactively identify and manage risks and issues as they arise, ensuring that the necessary strategies to deliver practical and pragmatic solutions are put in place * Work with the CPO and HR Operations Partner with preparing and implementing new/improved HR processes through providing input and research as well as proof reading papers and policies ahead of launch Talent Management * Manage recruitment processes end to end * Collaborate with the HR Operations Partner to ensure a smooth and effective onboarding process and positive employee onboarding experience * Influence workforce planning, talent management and succession planning Remuneration and Benefits * Work closely with the HR team to plan, educate and implement our employee benefits and remuneration offering * Lead specific projects and/or support the ongoing improvements in rem & bens * Lead the design and implementation of our learning and development agenda including tracking spend to budget. Sometimes this will involve facilitating the training yourself Other activities will include: * Oversee the monthly payroll process, acting as the 2nd pair of eyes in terms of review and sign off * Coach and mentor colleagues within HR, sharing best practice and ultimately upskilling others * Maintain high standards of professionalism at all times. Adheres to the conduct rules expected of a Conduct employee under the SMCR. Key Skills and Experience Essential * Experience of working in the Financial Services sector is essential * Motivated working in a busy, friendly, sociable working environment * Strong business acumen with a client-focused outlook. They will have the ability to translate HR knowledge into something management and leaders can relate to * Demonstratable experience of juggling busy workloads effectively, prioritising and who is confident with project plans * Excellent organisational skills, an eye for accuracy and are a completer/finisher * Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across a generalist HR remit in Financial Services * Expertise and up to date knowledge in HR disciplines particularly employee relations given the changing UK landscape * Excellent communication (written and oral) and problem-solving skills * Ability to manage ambiguity and drive change. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.