HR Generalist - #1694673

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together.

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

• Provide support to the Business Partners by delivering a proactive service to internal client groups in relation to all aspects of people delivery (Employee Relations, Policy guidance, EE Survey actions, Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, Compensation etc.), in addition to BAU activities
• First point of contact for employees and line managers seeking people advice and guidance.
• Assist with the recruitment process, including obtaining the relevant approvals, drafting job descriptions, liaising with the compensation team on market data, submitting new roles to Talent Acquisition
• Responsible for drafting and reviewing contractual and employment documentation.
• Provide assistance to junior managers and employees on policies & procedures and ensure policy documentation (including Employee Handbooks) are reviewed and updated regularly by keeping abreast of legislative changes.
• Use and analyse people data (i.e. absence management and performance) to support the Business Partners in making people recommendations to their business
• Provide support with life cycle Employee Relations matters (redundancies, resignations, terminations, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management) assisting line managers on process.
• Proactively assist with projects and initiatives and continually look for process improvements.
• Work in collaboration with the People SME teams, including the Reward, Talent Acquisition and Talent Development teams on compensation, recruitment, and talent review processes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the broader People department and internal stakeholders as necessary (i.e. Finance, Compliance etc) including colleagues in the US and APAC
• Carry out other duties as assigned
  
  

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen
  
  

Must have skills

• CIPD qualified (or part qualified)
• Experience of working in an established HR/People team
• Microsoft office skills, including Excel (vlookups, pivots)
• Ability to balance and complete multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to build effective relationships with business unit clients and HR peers; good team player.
• Able to work well independently, with little supervision.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional and appropriate manner
• Continually seeking ways to be more efficient and effective. Adopt a data driven mindset
• Employee Relations experience (redundancies, terminations, disciplinary, grievances, performance management)
• Good understanding of UK employment law
• Experience of working with line Managers.
  
  

Nice to have skills

• Experience of working within financial services
• Experience of working within a matrix organisation that has experienced a significant level of change
• Experience working with EU offices and an understanding of EU legislation
  
  

Potential for growth

• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses
  
  

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at [email protected] .

Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).

All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.