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Jefferies

Aug 31

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need 3-4 years HR experience, strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Excellent communication, professionalism, and the ability to manage priorities are essential.
  • You will manage employee relations, oversee performance feedback, support compensation processes, assist HRBP strategies, implement training initiatives, collaborate on hiring, and execute reporting requests.

Requirements

  • 3-4 years of relevant HR experience
  • High-level of accuracy and impeccable attention to detail
  • Solid analytical and numerical skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, in particular Word and Excel
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to take ownership of initiatives and driving them forward
  • Demonstrate initiative and proactively contribute solutions, ideas, views and recommendations
  • Flexibility to work independently, as well as collaborate effectively as part of a team
  • Ability to deal with pressure and manage conflicting priorities
  • Experience in managing expectations of clients and colleagues
  • Understanding of employment related risks, with ability to identify and escalate
  • A high level of professionalism and integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
  • Educated to degree level CIPD qualified is desirable but not essential
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and within a global organisation is desired but not essential

Responsibilities

  • - Managing junior level employee relations cases within EMEA IB, with the opportunity to develop to broaden this remit.
  • - Ensuring the performance feedback process is managed effectively. This includes, but is not limited to: Individual Performance Management cases, Mid-Year Reviews, Year-End Reviews and Associate through MD Promotion Processes.
  • - Contribute to the delivery of various aspects of the Year-End Compensation processes by implementing necessary system changes, advising, conducting audits and completing other ad hoc requirements.
  • - Directly support the local and global HRBP team with business specific people strategies.
  • - Work with the business, HRBP and Talent Diversity & Inclusion teams to identify and implement global training needs and engagement initiatives.
  • - Partner with the Talent Acquisition team as well as the Campus Recruiting team to manage IB hires and approval process.
  • - Execute regular and ad-hoc reporting requests including but not limited to attrition, disparate impact, severance accrual and headcount analysis to inform decision-making.
  • - Understand and comply with the Firm’s obligations under the SMRC and Conduct Rules.
  • - Work closely with global counterparts to ensure effective delivery of global processes.
  • - Other ad hoc project work.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the HR Associate role?

The HR Associate will support the IB HR Business Partner team across various HR disciplines including Employee Relations, Performance Management, Compensation, People Strategies, Talent Diversity & Inclusion, Recruitment, Reporting, and ad hoc project work.

What qualifications are necessary for applying to this position?

Candidates should have 3-4 years of relevant HR experience, strong analytical and numerical skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. A degree level education is preferred, and CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Essential skills include a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, strong Microsoft Office skills (especially in Word and Excel), the ability to manage conflicting priorities, excellent communication skills, and the capability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Is prior experience in the investment banking sector required for this position?

While experience in a fast-paced environment and within a global organization is desired, it is not explicitly required.

Does Jefferies provide support for employee diversity and inclusion initiatives?

Yes, Jefferies is committed to building a culture that supports workforce diversity and fosters creativity and innovation through various inclusion initiatives.

What type of contract is this HR Associate role?

The job description does not specify the contract type; however, it is a full-time position.

Will the HR Associate have the opportunity to manage employee relations cases?

Yes, the HR Associate will manage junior level employee relations cases and will have opportunities to broaden this responsibility.

Is professional confidentiality required in this role?

Yes, a high level of professionalism and integrity is required, including the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.

Are there any specific COVID-19 protocols that employees must follow?

Yes, all employees must adhere to Jefferies’ COVID-19 protocol policy, which is subject to change.

Who does the HR Associate report to?

The HR Associate supports the IB HR Business Partner team, indicating a collaborative reporting structure within that team.

Will there be opportunities for ad hoc project work?

Yes, the HR Associate will be involved in various ad hoc project work as part of their responsibilities.

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Jefferies

Jefferies, the global investment banking firm serving clients for 60 years.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1962
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies and governments.

Benefits

  • Wellness Programs

  • Health Care and Insurance Plans

  • Employee Discounts