Senior Global HR Specialist (12 months fixed term contract)

So, who are we?

Hello, we're IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.

We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We're global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We're hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.

We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.

Your team

This is a unique opportunity to further develop your HR experience within the People team at IG.

IG is a dynamic, fun, and exciting place to work! Come join our global HR team if you're up for a challenge and would like to develop your HR portfolio! We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Your role in the Team's Success

As a Senior Global HR Specialist, you will be part of the team responsible for the delivery of daily HR operations and cyclical HR projects for all IG Employees and Managers across the globe.

What you'll do

Your core responsibilities will be:

• dealing with HR queries/requests through HR ticketing system and email, in a professional manner and within agreed timeframes
• providing accurate and timely advice on HR processes and policies
• desigining new, and reviewing and improving existing employee lifecycle proceses
• managing HR data entry and processing HR transactions from employee life cycle scope in our HR data system (Workday)
• managing preparation, signing and distribution of accurate HR letters and documents
• maintaining employee files in our online archive
• acting as a first point of contact to IG Employees, Line Managers and HR Business Partners on using our HR ticketing system (ServiceNow)
• assisting in internal and external audits
• assisting team members in more complex queries and projects
• work hand in hand with team members located in various countries

What you'll need for this role

Abilities/Expertise

Essential:

• Strong expertise in HR Processes and understanding of employee life cycle
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Experience with Workday/Employee Central and HR Case Management system
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English (C1 level)

Nice to have:

• Expertise in other HR systems
• Knowledge of Polish HR processes and labour law
• Knowledge of EMEA HR processes
• Experience in participation in external and internal audits

How we work

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office -- which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:

• Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
• Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
• Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs
• Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;
• Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback

We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here.

The Perks

Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.

• Flexible working hours & hybrid working
• Home office equipment reimbursement  
• Performance-related bonus
• Private medical cover for you and your family/partner (Medicover)
• Multikafeteria system (you can choose a multisport card, vouchers, etc.)
• Life insurance (Generali)
• Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women’s, Black, and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organizing events & projects that foster an open, diverse, and inclusive culture  
• Career-focused technical and leadership training in-class and online, incl. unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning platform
• Well-being events as well as Employee Assistance Programme
• Summer picnic, New Year party and other social events  
• 3 additional days off a year - 1 to celebrate your Birthday and 2 for voluntary work

Learn more about the Perks here!

Join us for this exciting journey. Apply now!