HR Operations Associate - Private Equity Consulting - to 65K + Bonus

I'm retained by a US leader in Private Equity Consulting, with a specific focus on the office of the CFO, where they are a market leader in the United States. As part of their global expansion, they are establishing their European HQ in London. We are leading their search for a HR Operations Associate with strong payroll and benefits administration for their new London office. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative, fast paced, team environment, is driven to perform at a very high level, executes with a strong attention to detail, and possesses strong client service skills. The role will be located at our office London (Piccadilly) and will report to the Manager, HR Operations in New York. ACTIVITIES: What does the jobholder have to do? First point of contact for all HR related queries. New Hire Orientation/Onboarding. Immigration and mobility Support globally Assisting employees with visa renewals and visa tracking Manage payroll and benefits providers Ensure standard processes, timely data entry and quick resolution of issues. Updating/creating and manage HR business processes and SOPs as needed. Providing administrative support as and when required, including preparation of exit documents, employee change letters, references, entering PO’s, etc. Supporting global HR program initiatives with ability to coordinate events. Actively participate in the ongoing redesign of HR Operations processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness Assisting the HR team with special projects, assignments and tasks as needed EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves style. Work at both the strategic and detailed transactional level with a strong understanding of and demonstrated expertise within the areas of compensation, benefits, and HRIS systems. Common Sense. Has a solid understanding of business models, P&Ls, organizations, and people. Deals with situations in a logical and proactive manner. Knows when to ask for help. Gets things done. A self-starter, who can execute strong project management skills and has the ability to prioritize and multi-task. Excellent Communicator. Very strong written and oral communication skills who presents information in a concise yet compelling way. Interpersonal Astuteness. Ability to listen and understand while relating to a variety of personalities and points of view. Organizational Savvy. Can understand nuance and has well developed instincts as to appropriate response in a variety of situations. Relates and works wwith a variety of personality types and work styles. WHY US? This a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing PE backed, PE advisory business during the first phase of our expansion into Europe. This is a great opportunity to fast track your career with a global leader expanding in a new region, where career development trajectory is directly linked to capability and performance. When you combine this with the opportunity to excel in a high-performance culture, that will stretch your abilities and challenge your talents, this is a compelling opportunity.