HR Generalist - Limited to 24 months

As an HR Generalist, you will provide practical, responsive and accurate HR support to employees and managers, using modern digital tools and established People Services processes. This role supports high quality day-to-day operations, employee lifecycle administration, data accuracy and continuous improvement.

Working closely with HR Operations, HR Business Partners, Product Houses and external partners, you will help deliver consistent, compliant and user-focused people services across relevant locations.

This position will be based in London and will be offered as a fixed term contract, limited to 24 months.

What you will do

People Service Delivery and Process Excellence

• Deliver accurate, efficient and compliant HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Manage assigned tasks and cases, prioritising effectively and escalating complex or sensitive matters when appropriate.
• Follow through on queries and actions to support timely resolution and a positive user experience.
• Contribute ideas to improve routine processes and People Services delivery.

Employee and Manager Support

• Act as a point of contact for day-to-day HR queries from employees, managers and external partners.
• Provide clear guidance on HR policies, guidelines and processes, referring more complex matters to the appropriate HR colleague.
• Support employee lifecycle administration and local reporting, including onboarding, offboarding, relocations and visa processes.
• Support benefits administration and vendor coordination in partnership with the HR Country Lead.

Compliance and Governance

• Deliver People Services activities in line with legal, regulatory, policy, internal control and documented process requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and support the review and update of Work Instructions and process documentation.
• Protect confidential employee information and apply data privacy and data security requirements consistently.
• Keep knowledge of relevant employment legislation and HR processes up to date, seeking guidance where required.
• Support audits, reporting and other compliance activities.

Digital Enablement and Continuous Improvement

• Use approved digital tools and platforms to support efficient and user-friendly People Services delivery.
• Identify and contribute to opportunities to simplify, standardise and digitise HR processes.
• Participate in People Services projects and change initiatives, supporting adoption of new ways of working.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent practical HR experience.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in an HR Generalist, HR Operations or People Services role.
• Good working knowledge of employee lifecycle processes, HR policies and relevant employment law, with the ability to seek guidance on more complex matters.
• Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with SAP HCM, SuccessFactors and Microsoft CoPilot would be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and follow through, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear and constructive communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• A practical, service focused and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Asset Management or Financial Services experience.
• Experience supporting HR operations across more than one location.

What we offer

• We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
• Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans
• Shared success: Company share purchasing plan
• Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Investments in your skills:  Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications
• Volunteering time
• … and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. Our shared goal to shape a future of opportunity for our clients is foundational to our culture and our values. We look to attract, and actively nurture, individuals with the drive to achieve excellence at every stage of the investment experience. 

We believe an inclusive culture is key to a flourishing workforce. Not only do we celebrate the broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and attributes that our workforce brings, but we support our people to live and work in a way that promotes their own wellbeing.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer.  

We are united by a shared commitment: to put our clients first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.  

Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our clients and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.  

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. 

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position.  If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com. 

To Recruitment Agencies:

Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place.

Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors.

Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

How to Apply: Applying is quick and easy. Simply upload your CV, complete your personal details, confirm your consent for AI support in the “Additional Information” section, and submit your application.

To support our recruiters, we use Fit Score—an AI‑powered tool that highlights how closely your profile aligns with the role. This helps us review applications more efficiently and focus on what matters most: your skills and experience.

Good to know: The Fit Score is a support tool only. At Allianz, technology never replaces human judgment. Every application is carefully reviewed by our recruiting teams, ensuring a fair, thoughtful, and personal hiring process.

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