HR Analyst

Company: Catalyst Partners
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Location: London
Job Description:

HR Analyst

Permanent

Financial Services

Onsite

Central London

Our client is a global investment firm with a strong international presence and a reputation for delivering sophisticated capital solutions. With offices across key financial centres and a diverse, high-performing workforce, the firm offers a collaborative environment and exposure to complex, cross-border operations.

This opportunity sits within a high-impact HR team supporting a global employee base. The role combines operational HR generalist responsibilities with a strong focus on payroll coordination, compensation processes, and data-driven reporting. It offers broad exposure across the full employee lifecycle and close collaboration with finance, external providers, and senior stakeholders.

About the role:

  • Coordinate global payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery in partnership with external providers and internal finance teams.
  • Support annual compensation cycles, including salary reviews, bonus processes, and benchmarking activities, maintaining accurate HR data and reporting.
  • Act as a first point of contact for employee queries relating to payroll, benefits, and HR policies, providing clear and timely guidance.
  • Maintain HR systems and employee records, ensuring data integrity and compliance with relevant regulations and internal standards.
  • Administer employee benefits programmes, including enrolment, renewals, and reconciliation processes.
  • Provide HR analytics and reporting on key metrics such as headcount, compensation, and retention to support strategic decision-making.

About you:

  • Degree-qualified in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline.
  • Relevant experience in an HR, payroll, or HR operations role, ideally within a professional services or financial services environment.
  • Exposure to multi-jurisdictional payroll processes or international HR operations is advantageous.
  • Strong analytical skills, with confidence working with data and producing reports in Excel.
  • High level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Discreet and professional, with experience handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across teams and geographies.

Posted: July 1st, 2026