The HR Generalist will manage the employee lifecycle, support payroll, handle recruitment, and ensure compliance with UK employment law.
WisdomTree is seeking an HR Generalist based in London to support the delivery of a high-quality, consistent and compliant HR function across our European offices. The successful candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in an HR generalist capacity, ideally within a regulated financial services environment. They will provide operational support across the full employee lifecycle, while ensuring alignment with local employment legislation and regulatory requirements (e.g., SMCR in the UK).
Key Accountabilities and Scope
HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle
- Administer all aspects of the employee lifecycle from onboarding through to exit
- Maintain accurate HR records and support data integrity across HR systems
- Support European payroll processing, liaising with the finance team and external providers
- Administer benefits schemes (e.g., private medical, pensions, cycle to work)
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Coordinate recruitment processes including job adverts, screening, interviews and offers
- Liaise with recruitment agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure timely hiring
- Manage pre-employment checks and right to work compliance (UKVI)
- Deliver effective induction and onboarding experiences for new hires
Employee Relations
- Provide first-line support on HR policies and procedures
- Advise managers and staff on matters such as performance, absence, and conduct
- Support formal processes including investigations, disciplinary, and grievance cases
- Ensure compliance with UK employment law, FCA/SMCR where applicable
HR Projects & Initiatives
- Support implementation of HR initiatives including wellbeing and engagement
- Contribute to annual processes such as performance appraisals, salary reviews, and employee surveys
- Assist with various reporting for boards
Learning & Development
- Coordinate training programmes and track any compulsory training
Required Skills & Experience
- 3+years of experience in a generalist HR role, preferably in financial services or a regulated environment
- Sound understanding of UK employment legislation
- Strong working knowledge of GDPR in an HR context
- Experience with HRIS platforms and Excel-based reporting. Must have advance excel skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications
- Understanding of SMCR (Senior Managers & Certification Regime) is a strong advantage
- Experience supporting FCA-regulated entities or working with regulated staff is highly desirable
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