HR Officer

LJ RecruitmentCity of Londonreedpublished 10/15/2026
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Junior HR Officer - International Bank Location: London (Office-Based, Monday to Friday) Salary: £35,000 per annum Are you an experienced HR professional with previous banking experience, strong Excel skills, and a keen eye for detail? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior HR Officer to join the HR team of an international bank based in the heart of London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on HR experience within the banking sector who is looking to develop their career in a professional, fast-paced financial services environment. The successful candidate will support HR reporting, employee lifecycle processes, and generalist HR activities, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the HR function. Key Responsibilities Prepare and maintain HR reports, dashboards, and data analysis using Excel and other reporting tools.

Produce regular HR reports for senior management, ensuring accuracy and providing meaningful insights into people metrics.

Support key HR processes, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle administration.

Maintain HR systems and employee records, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Assist with HR audits, projects, and process improvements.

Support the administration of HR policies and procedures in line with employment legislation and internal banking requirements.

Respond to employee and management queries, providing timely and professional HR support.

Work closely with the wider HR team to ensure efficient delivery of day-to-day HR operations.

About You Previous HR experience within the banking sector is essential .

Experience in an HR Officer, HR Assistant, HR Administrator, or similar role.

Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formulas, and data manipulation.

Experience preparing HR reports and maintaining employee data.

Good understanding of HR processes, employee lifecycle administration, and confidentiality requirements.

Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and collaborative approach.

Proactive, reliable, and comfortable working in a structured, office-based banking environment.

What We Offer A competitive salary of £35,000 per annum.

The opportunity to develop your HR career within an international banking environment.

Exposure to a broad range of HR operations, reporting, and generalist HR activities.

A professional and supportive team environment.

Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development.

This is a full-time, office-based position in London, ideal for an HR professional with previous banking experience who is ready to take the next step in their career. Interested? Apply now to join an established international banking organisation and further develop your HR career.