·Working closely with various departments, assisting line managers to understand and implement Human Resources related policies and procedures;

·Staff recruitment, including developing job descriptions and skill specifications, preparing job advertisements, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates;

·Dealing with all matters relating to UK work visas;

·Developing and implementing policies such as those relating to working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management;

·Maintenance of the staff handbook and all related procedures;

·Maintenance of documentation required by the Prudential Regulation Authority’s Remuneration Code;

·Advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits;

·Coordinating the annual performance and salary reviews.

·Dealing with all matters relating to payroll and maintaining employee records;

·Dealing with all matters relating to the pension scheme and ensuring all auto enrolment requirements are being met;

·Dealing with all matters relating to the service providers engaged to provide staff benefits;

·Interpreting and advising on employment law;

·Dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures;

·Developing HR planning strategies with line managers including succession planning;

·Organising, and where appropriate, delivering, training - including inductions for new staff;

·Assessment of training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.

·Exceptional written and oral communication skills - English and Mandarin preferred;

·Discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues;

·Excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at all levels;

·Experience in the financial services sector;

·In depth knowledge of UK employment law;

·Detailed knowledge of tier 2 visa process;

·Influencing and negotiating skills to implement personnel policies;

·Mandarin speaker would be adventurous