Macmillan Davies
People Operations Lead (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
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People Operations Lead (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
People Operations Lead (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
📍 Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office and 2 days WFH) 💰 Salary: £70,000–£80,000 + excellent benefits
Are you an experienced HR Generalist who enjoys being close to the business, solving problems and building trusted relationships?
We’re partnering with an exciting, fast-growing organisation with approximately 300 employees globally, operating within the energy, infrastructure and asset management sectors, to recruit a People Operations Lead for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
About the Role
This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day people function while partnering closely with senior leadership during a critical phase of business evolution and growth.
It’s a hands-on role suitable for someone skilled at balancing operational delivery with strategic business partnering. Your responsibilities will include working across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, supporting managers on complex people matters, and driving practical HR solutions that enable the business to thrive.
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Responsibilities
- Managing the full employee lifecycle—from onboarding through to offboarding
- Delivering expert guidance on employee relations, including:
- Performance management
- Disciplinary matters
- Grievance handling
- Adopting a commercial, pragmatic approach, with a readiness to engage hands-on
- Coaching and supporting managers on difficult decisions and conversations
- Supporting organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborating closely with senior leaders to deliver commercially focused HR solutions
- Managing all HR processes
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure an effective people service
About You
We’re looking for an experienced HR professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and can seamlessly transition between strategic thinking and operational execution.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in a broad HR Generalist or People Operations role
- Strong employee relations skills, including managing complex cases from start to finish
- Prior experience in the energy, infrastructure, or asset management sectors
- Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills
- A solutions-focused approach, with a readiness to "roll your sleeves up" when needed
- Confidence working with senior leaders while maintaining approachability and collaboration
- A thorough understanding of UK employment law, including its practical applications
- Experience supporting managers during organisational change
- The ability to manage confidential and sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion
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Note: This organisation is currently unable to offer sponsorship.
This role is ideal for a Senior HR Professional with a mix of operational delivery and strategic experience, who has previously worked in asset management or energy sectors with a team of 300 people or fewer.
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