HR Assistant London (GB)

LGT Wealth Management UK LLP is a UK-based partnership, wholly owned by the private banking group LGT, which is in turn owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. When we set up LGT Wealth Management in 2008, our aim was to offer a fresh approach to wealth management. Alongside the LLP we also have two other entities which focus on US and Jersey based clients. Our head office is based in London however we have a presence in Edinburgh, Jersey, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol. The plan was simple: put our clients first by providing a transparent service, designed around what is right for each of them. By drawing together in-depth knowledge and experience from across the industry, we provide a flexible, bespoke service adapted to each of our clients’ needs.
Our mission is to create long-term value for all stakeholders. Our culture encourages individuals to generate, develop and implement ideas which will strengthen our business. Belonging, respect, integrity, conviction and entrepreneurship are our core values. As our brand recognition grows, we are fast becoming an employer of choice in our sector. We have over £29 billion in funds under management and circa 700 staff.

Business Unit

The HR and T&D team is responsible for providing strategic direction and operational support to the business in the management of our people and culture. Working in conjunction with the LGT Global HR team, we are involved in a broad range of activities including;

• Recruitment & onboarding our new joiners
• Managing payroll, benefits and annual compensation reviews
• Coaching and advice to staff and managers concerning people related matters
• Ensuring our Firm meets its regulatory obligations and that our people receive the relevant training and development to enable them to succeed
• HR Project Management
• Management information of our people
• Ambassadors of our firm’s culture and values, enhancing our employee experience, including our expanding focus on diversity & inclusion and our people’s wellbeing

Brief Role Objective:

The HR Assistant works in a generalist capacity and will be part of the wider HR Business Partnering team. The HR Assistant will play an active role in supporting the Senior HR Manager and HR Advisor concerning all people and culture related matters, primarily supporting our Infrastructure and Corporate Functions. There may be requirement over time to support our Jersey office.

Key Responsibilities:

People Support

• Manage the employee lifecycle including; new joiners, leavers, family leave processes and employee changes. Identify trends and feedback to the HR Advisor and Senior HR Manager, where appropriate
• Lead on the new joiners’ first day induction
• Manage 3 month checks and probation review meeting for entry level staff
• Provide minute taking for employee relations cases where required, keeping employment law knowledge up to date
• Manage the HR inbox
• With supervision, manage less complex employee relations cases
• Manage and issue letters and other contractual changes documentation
• Work closely with the Recruitment team to support the recruitment, pre-employment screening and onboarding of new staff.
• Host HR interviews for entry level staff
• Support with training and people development programmes across the Firm

Compensation / Benefits

• Liaise with the Reward Manager for all employee compensation changes
• Support the Senior HR Manager and HR Advisor on annual compensation reviews and letter production

HR Projects

• Support the HR and Recruitment team with annual HR led programmes/initiatives including; Mentoring, Internships and other structured recruitment programmes
• Work closely with the HR and Training & Development team on HR and/or culture related training to the wider Firm
• Support in evolving new HR initiatives alongside the Senior HR Manager and HR Advisor

HR Reporting

• Produce regular HR reports from Workday and report on HR metrics
• Maintain and update Workday to ensure that information is accurate and in accordance with regulatory and data protection requirements
• Provide recommendations on how processes and workflows can be improved
• Maintain and publish monthly organisation charts and staff update for the Firm

Self-Study

• Study towards the Level 3 CIPD Apprenticeship

Key Skills and Technical Requirements:

• Previous administrative experience within a professional services environment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive, flexible and service focused
• Friendly and approachable
• Strong analytical skills

 Other Skills and Attributes:

• CIPD Level 3 qualified
• Experience working with Workday
• Sound knowledge of UK employment legislation and SM&CR regulations under FCA legislation