Mandarin‑speaking HR Officer/Manager – 12‑Month Maternity Cover

About the role

This 12‑month maternity cover role provides comprehensive HR administration and operational support within a regulated financial services environment. You will work closely with the Senior HR Manager to deliver a high‑quality HR service across the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records, manage GDPR‑compliant files and update annual leave and sickness data.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, schedule interviews, liaise with agencies and handle pre‑employment checks.
• Support onboarding, prepare contracts and organise induction programmes for new joiners.
• Assist with monthly payroll preparation, process employee changes and administer benefits.
• Handle probation reviews, contract renewals, long‑service awards and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Maintain HR system data, conduct audits and generate HR reports.
• Arrange HR meetings, training sessions and employee engagement events.

Required profile

• Native‑level Mandarin and fluent English.
• Proven UK HR experience, preferably within banking or finance.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and UK employment legislation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Required skills

• HR administration and record‑keeping.
• Recruitment coordination and onboarding.
• Payroll and benefits processing.
• HRIS data management.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model – four days in the office.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to gain broad HR generalist experience in a regulated sector.