HR Business Partner

About Us Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets. Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet. We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows. As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward. Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference. Overview of Role The role holder, based in London, will be responsible for supporting the Global Head of Five Arrows HR, based in Paris, on key HR processes, on providing operational support on day -to- day people matters and in the successful delivery of HR activities at all stages of the employee lifecycle for the London Five Arrows employees. The role holder will also be expected to work with the wider HR team through participating in HR projects and programs globally. Key Responsibilities Recruitment and Induction Work in co-ordination with the recruitment team and Global Head of Five Arrows HR to provide support for the recruitment and selection process. This will include working with the hiring manager to prepare offers, manage the onboarding and integration of new employees Employee Relations Support the Global Head of Five Arrows HR to resolve employee relations issues by providing guidance to key stakeholders and keep accurate records of events, including note taking where required Support for investigations for disciplinary and grievance processes Assist with the drafting of correspondence relating to formal processes Assist with the management of long term absences and occupational health cases Ensure that the HR system is updated in regard to any changes to hours, employee information etc within the required deadlines Performance Review and Compensation Processes Support the Global Head of Five Arrows HR in the annual performance review and compensation processes Assist with departmental calibration meetings, including collation and reporting of performance and collation of relevant materials and note taking Mobility Support the Global Head of Five Arrows HR and the mobility team, assisting with joiner visa applications, including drafting of job descriptions and associated administrative documents and procedures. Leavers Manage the leaver process Ensure all exit instructions and relevant communications to internal and external departments are executed in a timely manner Miscellaneous Work alongside HRIS to develop and maintain HR Dashboard, monthly reports and people data Support on HR projects in line with the overall HR strategy Experience, Skills and Competencies Required Strong foundation of at least 4-5 years’ experience within a HR generalist role, ideally within financial services Hands-on approach, strong generalist experience Excellent attention to details and accuracy are essential. Strong organisational skills Excellent IT skills - Excel, PowerPoint in particular Strong written English communication skills Excellent inter-personal skills – to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels (both internally and externally) Self-motivated, proactive and delivery focused. Must be able to work independently. Ability to manage several simultaneous activities and prioritise workload. Flexible and professional approach One reason for the long-term success of our business is the importance we place on being principled It is this belief that drives both the way we work with our clients and the way we hire, manage and develop our people – and we look for the same qualities from them in return Our teams reflect the diverse needs of our clients, businesses and the markets we operate in around the world. We value, and seek to maintain, an eclectic mix of skills and backgrounds – encouraging everyone to come together to share their perspectives for the good of each other, the business and our clients