Associate HR Business Partner

G-Research is Europe’s leading quantitative finance research firm. We hire the brightest minds in the world to tackle some of the biggest questions in finance. We pair this expertise with machine learning, big data, and some of the most advanced technology available to predict movements in financial markets. The Role G-Research is seeking an Associate HR Business Partner to join our HR team. You will work closely with managers across the business, with a particular focus on our Engineering Function, helping them to build their capability and confidence in managing people and teams. Alongside your HR colleagues, you will provide advice and support to managers across a range of policies and procedures, including managing absence and flexible working requests. You will provide reporting and insights on key themes, and support with employee relations matters, such as performance improvement. Key responsibilities of the role include: Partnering directly with managers to provide pragmatic and sound advice on people and team matters Supporting senior HR Business Partners on annual HR activities, such as performance and compensation review Working with HR Business Partners and Core HR to ensure all employee and organisational changes are recorded correctly and aligned to the headcount plan Supporting operational elements of change efforts, such as re-organisations, with a high degree of data accuracy and attention to detail Collaborating with the G-Research HR team to deliver initiatives and projects with broader organisational reach Who are we looking for? We are looking for an experienced HR professional who brings a positive mind-set, thrives on solving problems and is able to adapt quickly to an ever-evolving business. The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience: Demonstrable experience in a HR advisory role, with working knowledge of a wide range of HR disciplines, including employee relations and compensation Ability to work independently and confidently, applying their HR expertise An evidence-based approach to problem-solving; a thoughtful approach which demonstrates good judgment and strong decision-making skills Proven experience building strong business partnerships and fostering relationships with employees and other stakeholders A client-support orientation and mind-set, with the ability to work effectively at the management level and in collaboration with HR colleagues Commercial approach and business acumen Strong organisational and project management skills, with excellent attention to detail Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced, results-oriented environment, with the ability to prioritise and complete multiple projects simultaneously Strong interpersonal and communication skills Why should you apply? Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar 30 days’ annual leave 9% company pension contributions Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance Cycle-to-work scheme Monthly company events G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions. We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology company. By using the latest scientific techniques, we produce world-beating predictive research and build advanced technology to analyse the world's data.