Optiver Hiring for HR Generalist at London Full Time

Optiver is looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our fast-paced and growing Talent team. The right individual is a highly organised self-starter able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. This person will be a trusted resource for our employees as we scale our London operations.

Who We Are:
Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 50+ exchanges across the globe. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilising force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates.

As one of the world’s major financial centres, London was selected as the home of Optiver’s FX trading business, our UK-focused Institutional Trading Team and rapidly growing commodities trading arm of the business. Established in 2019, Optiver’s London office is quickly growing as a key player in the FX market. With its position in England’s capital city bridging European, Asian and American time zones, Optiver London embraces a truly global mindset. And it’s no wonder why. London is one of the most diverse cities in the world, comprising more than 270 nationalities and 300 languages. With some of the best museums, a thriving international restaurant scene and bustling high streets, there’s no better place to become a citizen of the world.

What You’ll Do:
Provide insight and information regarding various HR-related questions and concerns to all levels of staff;

Manage and resolve employee relations issues;

Conduct on-boarding and off-boarding tasks;

Own the local immigration process and right to work checks;

Manage our employee benefit offerings and vendor relationships;

Help support the monthly payroll process;

Various administrative and reporting duties including managing employee records, changes and documenting internal processes;

Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law;

Wear multiple hats – provide ad-hoc support for the Human Resources team and collaborative efforts as a firm.

Who You Are:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Administration, or equivalent experience;

Human Resources Generalist experience in a fast paced environment;

Experience in a wide array of areas within HR such as onboarding, benefits, visa & immigration, employee relations, employee relations, etc.;

Working knowledge of benefits plans, benefits-related policies, and associated laws ;

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, experience with data and reporting will set you apart from other candidates Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong customer service mentality and high degree of integrity, accountability, and emotional intelligence;

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills;

Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines;

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

What You’ll Get:
Optiver’s London office is the location of our foreign exchange trading business and a growing hub for our commodity trading business. You will be part of a well-established and high performing global firm whilst experiencing the excitement that comes from a growing operation. As our London operations grows there is a real opportunity to make a huge impact and take us and your career to a new level. We offer a supportive environment for you to perform at your best. Some of our key benefits Include:

Competitive remuneration

27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays

Daily Breakfast and lunch

Home to office commute covered

50% paid gym subscription

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Training and continuous learning opportunities

Access to conferences and Tech events

International transfer opportunities

How To Apply:
Are you interested in furthering your career in our rapidly-expanding office in the heart of London?

Apply directly via the form below and please provide us with a CV and letter of motivation in English. When we think there is a potential match, you will hear from us sooner than you expect. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to [email protected].

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Diversity Statement:
As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.