Job Description:

Guggenheim Securities International Limited – London

About the Position

Guggenheim Securities International Limited is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our HR team supporting operations in the UK and Ireland. Based in our London office, this position will support a growing office of approximately 60 employees and be the local point of contact for HR processes which are centralized in the U.S.  In partnership with U.S. Recruitment, Talent and Development, and HR Operations, this position will provide local support for global programs for all HR products, services and new initiatives.

Essential Job Functions

• Onboarding new hires to ensure a “best in class” experience
• Facilitate a seamless enrollment process for payroll, benefits, pension, etc., using Workday and other platforms
• Coordinate new hire meet and greets for senior hires
• Complete Right to Work Checks on or before employee start date for all new hires
• Obtain Regulatory References for new hires where applicable and respond to requests for Regulatory References for former employees
• Conduct New Hire Orientation sessions
• Ensure desk space and technology is up and running on day one

Ongoing Support

• Provide expertise on Firm’s HR processes, policies, and programs 
• Conduct periodic check-in meetings with employees throughout their employment
• Assist U.S. Recruitment with full-time and intern recruitment coordination
• Serve as an extension of the U.S. talent team to assist in performance management, talent review and promotion processes
• Escalate employee concerns and assist as needed with employee relations issues
• Support the HR team with administrative activities and special projects as needed

Off boarding

• Conduct Exit Interviews with departing employees.
• Complete all required offboarding steps coordinating with relevant parties/departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
• 7+ years of Human Resources experience in financial services, preferably in investment banking
• 2 – 3 years of Workday experience; ability to enter and audit WD data for the UK and Ireland
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to present relevant facts needed to drive HR decisions
• Strong attention to detail, well organized, excellent follow-up
• Grace under pressure, a strong customer service orientation but able to manage expectations appropriately
• Ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced environment handling multiple assignments at the same time
• Must be a team player and able to work across multiple functions, disciplines and geographies and possess strong collaboration and communication skills

Work Location 

• Currently, this role is expected to be in the London office at least 4 days per week. 

About Us:

Guggenheim Securities is the investment banking and capital markets business of Guggenheim Partners, a global investment and advisory firm. Guggenheim Securities offers services that fall into four broad categories: Advisory, Financing, Sales and Trading, and Research. Guggenheim Securities is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Houston.

For more information, please visit GuggenheimSecurities.com, follow us on LinkedIn or contact us at [email protected] or 212.518.9200.

Guggenheim Securities, LLC (“GS”) does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications. GS considers any resume or application to be unsolicited if (a) received from an entity or individual without a current recruiting agreement with GS or (b) submitted to anyone at the firm other than through the process set forth in the recruiting agreement between GS and the submitting entity or individual, and GS will not pay a fee to any entity or individual for such submission.