Donnelley Financial Solutions Hiring for HR Generalist EMEA at London Full Time

Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) is a leader in risk and compliance solutions, providing insightful technology, industry expertise and data insights to clients across the globe. We’re here to help you make smarter decisions with insightful technology, industry expertise and data insights at every stage of your business and investment lifecycles. As markets fluctuate, regulations evolve and technology advances, we’re there. And through it all, we deliver confidence with the right solutions in moments that matter.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the VP HR, Europe & APAC in London, the HR Generalist will provide comprehensive HR support in delivering a range of HR services for the EMEA region.

The HR Generalist will have an interest in pursuing a career in HR and the role offers good opportunities for development. The HR Generalist will provide support to the VP HR in the implementation of policies and procedures and will be involved with recruitment and selection, payroll and benefits, employee relations and HR administrative duties.

The HR Generalist will focus principally in providing HR support to our European employees in the UK, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg and Spain

Key Responsibilities

Provide ongoing support and advice to employees and managers on a range of issues, incl. employee relations, performance management, learning and development, compensation and benefits.

Support and/or lead the implementation of local, regional and global initiatives.

Steadily enhance HR and Company knowledge to be able to respond to queries from line managers and advise them on certain legislative requirements, HR policies and procedures and general good management practice.

Act as administrator for our HRIS platform (SAP SuccessFactors) as well as other HR systems as appropriate. Ensure employee data is kept up to date and is available for management reporting within the geography.

Maintain personnel files for all staff.

Prepare and coordinate formal documentation enabling effective management of the employee lifecycle, ensuring that agreed procedures, templates and authorisations are in place and followed accurately.

Manage the onboarding of new employees, incl. carrying out background checks and relevant onboarding administration.

Liaise with the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist and line managers in recruitment and assist in candidate assessments when required.

Conduct new employee inductions and follow through (as appropriate).

Process monthly payroll for employees in the UK, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg and Spain, in collaboration with local third-party payroll partners and Finance.

Own the resolutions of any issues with monthly payroll, incl. employee queries.

Produce regular and ad hoc reports, graphs and charts and any other documents as required.

Provide administrative support across the spectrum of HR activity, incl. for all employee benefits, family leave, sickness absence etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Experience working in medium-size business, where you were responsible for multiple aspects of HR, incl. exposure to payroll.

Excellent IT skills; sound knowledge of Microsoft Office; proficiency in Excel is essential.

Well-developed communication skills (written and verbal); ability to communicate confidently and professionally with people at all levels and in different countries

Experience supporting multiple EMEA location is highly desirable.

Experience supporting a sales-focused organisation is desirable.

Excellent attention to detail.

Good organisational skills.

Ability to follow processes, but also ability to analyse and demonstrate initiative

Ability to handle the concept of change as part of the industry and Company culture

Self-motivated with a desire to acquire knowledge and skills and develop as an HR professional.

CIPD qualification desirable.

Donnelley Financial Solutions is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process, upon request, by e-mailing: AccommodationRequests@dfinsolutions.com. So that we can quickly respond to your request, be sure the words “Accommodation Request” are included as the subject line of your e-mail. In your e-mail, include your full name, telephone number, e-mail contact information, the position for which you are interested in applying for and the type of accommodation you are requesting. We will respond to your request within 2-3 business days.