Human Resources Advisor

Arbuthnot Latham has been associated with banking since 1833. We combine private and commercial banking, wealth planning and investment management. We believe in traditional relationship and service-led banking powered by modern technology.

We have an exciting HR Advisor position available in our well-established, collaborative HR Team based in our new offices on Finsbury Circus. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic human resources professional with demonstrable experience in HR advisory and employee relations. Working closely with a supportive Business Partner and wider team, providing first-line HR guidance across a dedicated client group, the successful candidate will be the go-to person for policy queries and ER cases. The role-holder will also gain exposure to projects spanning the full employee lifecycle and broader people agenda.

There is no need for applicants to have a financial service background as core HR knowledge and the motivation to grow skills in a dynamic environment is more important to us.

Overview

• Act as the first point of contact for managers and employees regarding HR policy advice and practice.
• Partner with managers to effectively manage and resolve employee relations queries in line with Arbuthnot Latham’s overall Business Principles and Cultural Values.
• Support HR Business Partners to deliver a wide range of HR projects and initiatives.
• Where applicable, to place the interests of customers at the centre of all activities, act in a way that is consistent with achieving good outcomes for consumers; and to comply with the FCA and PRA's Conduct Rules.

Key Responsibilities

• First point of contact for managers and employees for all HR policy advice and employee relations including but not limited to probation, performance, conduct, absence, flexible working, parental leave, leavers and grievances, escalating to HR Business Partners when necessary.
• Coach line managers and provide them with expert advice and support to manage a range of informal and formal employee relations cases, employment legislation and HR activities to ensure a fair and consistent approach to people management across the AL Group.
• Responsible for end-to-end case management including preparation and drafting of documentation and letters and tracking advice/activity.
• Support HR Business Partner with the annual performance management cycle as required.
• Support HR Business Partners with restructures and redundancies.
• Support any Company-sponsored VISA applications for new hires, consulting with external immigration lawyers and employees throughout the visa process.
• Responsible for the ongoing review and analysis of Onboarding and Exit Interview surveys, ensuring that MI is shared and can be acted on as required.
• Produce MI related to ER activity and onboarding/exit interview data, working closely with HR Business Partners to identify trends and implement solutions to address any arising issues.

Contracts and Policy Development

• Responsible for reviewing assigned HR policies, ensuring that the appropriate stakeholders are engaged and escalating for approval as required.
• Responsible for ensuring that assigned HR policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and continue to reflect up to date employment law and best practice.
• Regularly review employment contracts and letters of offer templates to ensure compliant and consistent with HR policies.

Learning and Development

• Provide ad hoc HR training to managers on employee relations and HR matters as required ensuring best practice is followed and that we build capability and confidence in our managers.

Supporting wider HR Team and business

• Lead and or support HR Business Partners to deliver a wide range of HR projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the HR function by supporting HR process improvements and HR systems enhancements to improve HR service delivery.
• Deputise for HR Business Partners, where necessary.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks in line with business and HR needs.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Demonstrable experience in dealing autonomously with the full range of employee relations issues and providing advice and guidance to employees and managers within employment legislation and best practice.

Detailed understanding of employment legislation and how to practically apply it to effectively manage employee relations.

Developed planning and organisational skills and resilience.

Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high quality work.

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt style to audience, both written and verbal (HR, senior management, employees).

Developed written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Developed presentation skills.

A great collaborator who enjoys working in a close-knit HR team.

Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and/or CIPD qualification or equivalent work experience.

Core Competencies

• Communication and Confidence

• Team Working

• Judgement and Problem Solving

• Planning and Reviewing

• Working Proactively

About Us

Life, Work and Benefits

Arbuthnot Latham is committed to equal-opportunities for all staff and candidates. We embrace inclusion & diversity and understand why they are critical for the success of our business and people.

• Agile working
• Competitive salary, pension & holiday allowance
• BUPA Health cover
• 4x Life Assurance
• Income Protection scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Market leading maternity/paternity and menopause policies
• Flexible benefits

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