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17/11/10
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  HR Specialist - Fitch Solutions
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HR Specialist - Fitch Solutions
The HR team supports an international client group that includes the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific currently comprising a headcount of just over 900. It provides a service in line with a business partner/adviser model, supported by specialists in Recruitment and Learning & Development. The HR function has undergone much change due to rapid expansion of the business in 2003-7, followed by significant restructuring and reprioritising over the last couple of years; both of which have placed increased demands on the team.

Job Description
To provide a varied HR generalist service to the Human Resources team currently consisting of 11 staff, and in particular to complement and support the work of the head of HR and employee relations Manager.

This role will be business-facing from day one, and offers and ideal opportunity for a strong, confident and articulate HR Advisor to build their generalist skills by working closely with the business to MD level in Engagement, Performance and Employee Relations matters, and assisting with the ongoing transformation of the HR function.
Qualifications: Bachelors
Experience: 5 years +
Languages: English : Speak / Write Fluently
Job-Type: open-ended
Remuneration: unspecified
Permit Type: EU National
Region: London
The successful applicant will be:
• Highly credible, with an ability to establish respect and trust quickly and build relationships at all business levels
• Confident and resilient, with the ability to make objective, robust and pragmatic decisions and defend them
• Solutions-focussed and commercially-minded with a strong desire to learn about all aspects of the business they support
• A team player, but self motivated and able to work autonomously
• Able to demonstrate a high level of integrity
• Calm under pressure

Applicants should also be able to demonstrate the following Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
Experience
• HR Adviser/Consultant experience, providing service to management level – preferably across more than one function
• Experience of working in a complex international organisation (ideally within Financial Services but this is not essential)
• Experience of restructuring and other employee consultation processes preferable

Knowledge
• Solid grounding in ER-related employment law, including knowledge of statutory dispute resolution procedures and unfair dismissal legislation and a solid understanding of family-related and discrimination / whistle-blowing law and employment tribunal procedure

Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills: open, confident and aware of others’ perceptions, with strong facilitation, feedback and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written English skills particularly in drafting/editing policy documentation and ensuring legally compliant
• Strong organizational skills - ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Good attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of HRIS such as SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft or ADP GlobalView.
• Proficiency on MS Word, Excel, Lotus Notes

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