Human Resources Analyst

Who we are:

Pharo Management is a leading global macro hedge fund with a focus on emerging markets. Founded in 2000, the firm has offices in London, New York and Hong Kong and currently manages $7 billion in assets across four funds. Pharo trades foreign exchange, sovereign and corporate credit, local market interest rates, commodities, and their derivatives.  We trade in over 70 countries across Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America as well as developed markets. Our investment approach combines macroeconomic fundamental research and quantitative analysis.

Pharo employs a diverse, dynamic team of 125 professionals representing over 20 nationalities and 30 languages. We have a strong corporate culture anchored in core values such as collaborative spirit, creativity, and respect. We are passionate about what we do and are committed to attracting the best and brightest talent.

This is a great opportunity to join a market leader, and contribute to our continued success.

Job description:

We are looking for a talented HR professional to join our London team. This is a fast-paced role and the successful individual will play a key part in delivering first-class HR generalist support across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day running of HR operations, ensuring processes run smoothly.
• Prepare employment documentation, including contracts and offer letters, for new hires.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing guidance or escalating matters as appropriate in a timely manner.
• Coordinate payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Assist with benefits administration and support the annual benefits renewal process.
• Maintain and update the HRIS, ensuring employee records are accurate and up to date.
• Assist in managing the onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a seamless experience for employees.
• Manage the visa application process.
• Support HR management with the annual performance review process.
• Work in conjunction with the wider HR team on ad-hoc projects and initiatives.

Required qualities and skills:

• 2-5 years’ experience in an HR focused role, ideally in a similar environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Ability to effectively execute on competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive attitude with an ability to maintain discretion.
• High level of work ethic.