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HR Operations Specialist
Fixed term contract until 31st December 2026
Location: London, hybrid working available
Salary: up to £80,000 per annum (pro rata)
Are you an HR Operations specialist who thrives on improving processes, solving complex employee challenges, and delivering exceptional people services on a global scale?
We're partnering with an international not-for-profit organisation seeking an experienced HR Operations Specialist to join their People team on a fixed-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of HR operations across the employee lifecycle, providing first line support for US-based and global employees, managing employee relations cases and drive improvements that enhance the employee experience.
Working closely with senior HR leadership, you'll play a key role in ensuring operational excellence, maintaining compliance, and implementing scalable HR processes within a fast-paced, international environment.
What you'll be doing
- Acting as a trusted first point of contact for employee and manager queries, delivering a high-quality HR service.
- Managing non-complex employee relations matters and partnering with HR Business Partners on escalated cases.
- Leading the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
- Translating policies into practical, user-friendly processes, guidance and workflows.
- Supporting a US-based employee population and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Managing end-to-end HR operations, including onboarding, benefits administration, employee lifecycle activities and offboarding.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency and reduce manual administration.
- Leveraging HR systems to automate workflows, improve data integrity and enhance service delivery.
- Collaborating with Payroll, Finance and wider People teams to ensure seamless operational support.
- Creating engaging communications and training materials to support the successful adoption of new processes and policies.
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What we're looking for
- Proven HR Operations experience gained within a global or international organisation.
- Strong experience supporting US-based employees and a solid understanding of US employment practices, benefits and compliance requirements.
- Experience developing HR policies, procedures and operational frameworks.
- A track record of driving process improvements and implementing best-practice HR operations.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise documentation.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience working with HRIS platforms, HiBob experience would be particularly advantageous.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a high level of attention to detail.
- A professional HR qualification, CIPD L7 qualified or relevant experience in a similar role.
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