Handle Recruitment
Part time HR Operations Specialist - 3 month FTC

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People Operations Specialist
A well-established international business is looking for a People Operations Specialist to join their team on an initial 3-month, part-time contract to support during a busy period.
This is a varied role sitting across day-to-day People Operations and wider HR project work, offering the opportunity to get involved in some key initiatives across the business.
The role would suit someone who enjoys a hands-on operational remit - you'll be confident supporting employees with queries and keeping the employee lifecycle running smoothly. But be equally comfortable supporting projects, keeping multiple stakeholders on track and liaising with wider COE functions.
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Responsibilities:
- Supporting employees with queries
- Keeping the employee lifecycle running smoothly
- Supporting projects
- Keeping multiple stakeholders on track
- Liaising with wider COE functions
Requirements:
- 3+ years' HR experience
- Background in People Operations
- Some exposure to project coordination
- Strong organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Confidence managing deadlines across different teams
- Experience working internationally or within a matrixed organisation would be preferred


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Details:
- Contract: 3 months, part-time (3 days per week)
- Salary: £45,000-£55,000 FTE, pro rata
If you're available at short notice and interested in a varied People Operations contract with an international dimension, I'd love to hear from you.
Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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