Job description
Job Description Summary
The Company:
For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.
In our collegial environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.
We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.
HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.
This position will be a hybrid work arrangement, which translates to 2-3 days minimum per week in the office.
The Role:
The Human Resources Analyst will support the EMEA HR team based in London, delivering generalist administrative support across all HR functions including support in benefits, payroll, learning and development and recruiting. This person will work collaboratively with the wider HR team to deliver an outstanding HR experience, with a particular focus on operational HR requirements.
The ideal candidate is someone who is:
- A good communicator, both verbally and in writing
- Hands on and ready to help with whatever comes up
- Proactive and able to work on multiple tasks
- A people person, able to interact positively with colleagues
- Able to handle and enjoy a fast paced environment
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Takes the opportunity to learn, both personally and professionally
What you will do:
- Responsible for delivering efficient administrative support that contributes to the smooth running of the HR Department spanning across the EMEA region including but not limited to;
- Supporting the recruitment lifecycle, including screening candidates, scheduling interviews, reference requests, background screenings, completing right to work checks, and creating new starter documentation.
- Processing HR related invoices
- Answer simple benefits questions and provide benefit enrollment support
- Ensuring all employee records are up to date
- Responsible for the accurate inputting and maintenance of data on our HRIS Workday, whilst contributing ideas for continuous improvement of the system
- Support with initial HR queries
- Assist and support HR related projects
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And other responsibilities as required
What you bring:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- A diplomatic and personable approach when interacting with colleagues at all levels
- Discretion and good judgment to handle confidential information
- Ability to work discreetly and independently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to meet deadlines
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High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs with intermediate to advanced level Excel skills.
Education Preferred
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or equivalent experience
Experience
- 0-2 Years’ experience