Job Description

Planet Forward have recently been engaged by a high-tech investment Bank to secure a HR Administrator to join them on a 6 month contract. The role will offer remote onboarding until it is safe to return to the office.

The HR Representative serves as a trusted member of the HR team providing guidance and support to employees and managers within their client groups and in support of the Director, Field Delivery.

Partners with team members to execute people strategies, informing employees and managers on HR polices and guidelines to ensure alignment with business mission and values. Works across the HR Field Delivery Team to ensure consistent approaches are applied regarding human resources standards and procedures.

Participates in meetings with client groups, helping to plan training initiatives, engaging in projects, and partnering with other teams within the HR organization. Work is performed under guidance and executed independently. Essential Functions Answer Manager and Employee Questions (50% of Time)

• Serves as a key client partner to provide answers and solutions for the variety of scenarios and questions that arise and are associated with human resources initiatives and employment benefits; e.g. performance management, payroll, employee compensation claims, exit interviews, etc
• Working across the HR Field Delivery Team to ensure consistent approaches are applied regarding human resources standards and procedures. This can include participation in meetings with client groups, helping to plan training and meetings with compliance partners.
• Interpret basic HR policies and address employee and manager questions Enter and approve transactions in Workday (20% of Time)
• Maintaining accurate Workday data entry and reporting, processing of all new hire paperwork, employee terminations, and maintaining up-to-date and accurate employee files Conduct Exit Interviews (10% of Time)
• Conduct exit interviews
• Analyse and identify trends in data
• Hold debrief discussions with manager and HRBP Run reports/Compensation (10% of Time)
• Run routine and ad-hoc reports
• Provide data analysis to HR colleagues and business units
• Provide basic compensation data in a report form and make recommendations for salary increases where appropriate under the guidance of the HRBP or SR HRBP General HR Administration (10% of Time)
• Independently lead small projects, join HR-wide project teams
• Co-present training topics including New Hire Onboarding, Code of Conduct and other HR-related topics
• General coaching to employees on issues impacting their business units
• Training employees and managers on proper use of Workday and HR systems Additional duties include acting as an initial resource for employees with questions or concerns, special projects as assigned as well as general administrative duties Meetings; trainings and other projects as directed by management Decisions Moderate independent judgment and decision applied. Utilizes judgement in the interpretation of policies and procedures. Consults client without being overly process driven. Recommendations Recommend and lead process improvements.
• Excellent PC skills including MS Office, including Excel and Teams and Workday
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and practices Skills Adept as consulting with clients and colleagues without being overly process driven by applying the “principles based approach” rather than a “rules” based approach Excellent customer service and communication skills are necessary in order to present the Human Resources department professionally when partnering with internal colleagues and external clients.
• The ability to learn quickly, demonstrate business expertise, and organizational savvy.
• The ability to adapt and evolve as situations or projects arise while proactively providing solutions to opportunities that present themselves.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is a must Competencies Communication. Consultation. Empathy. Global & Cultural Awareness. HR Administration. Relationship Management. Business Acumen.
• Prior HR experience in Financial Services or Global Company Certifications
• Travel No travel is not expected for this position; may require participation at offsite locations
• Knowledge Excellent PC skills including MS Office, including Excel and Teams and Workday
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and practices Skills Adept as consulting with clients and colleagues without being overly process driven by applying the “principles based approach” rather than a “rules” based approach
• Excellent customer service and communication skills are necessary in order to present the Human Resources department professionally when partnering with internal colleagues and external clients.
• The ability to learn quickly, demonstrate business expertise, and organizational savvy.
• The ability to adapt and evolve as situations or projects arise while proactively providing solutions to opportunities that present themselves.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is a must Competencies Communication. Consultation. Empathy. Global & Cultural Awareness. HR Administration. Relationship Management. Business Acumen.
• Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience desired Business experience, ideally in a client centric HR organization
• Preferred Education and experience prior HR experience in Financial Services or Global Company.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge Excellent PC skills including MS Office, including Excel and Teams and Workday • Strong knowledge of HR policies and practices Skills Adept as consulting with clients and colleagues without being overly process driven by applying the “principles based approach” rather than a “rules” based approach • Excellent customer service and communication skills are necessary in order to present the Human Resources department professionally when partnering with internal colleagues and external clients. • The ability to learn quickly, demonstrate business expertise, and organizational savvy. • The ability to adapt and evolve as situations or projects arise while proactively providing solutions to opportunities that present themselves. • Ability to maintain confidentiality is a must Competencies Communication. Consultation. Empathy. Global & Cultural Awareness. HR Administration. Relationship Management. Business Acumen. • Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience desired Business experience, ideally in a client centric HR organization • Preferred Education and experience prior HR experience in Financial Services or Global Company.