Human Resources Operations Specialist

Human Resources Operations Specialist

Posted 1 day ago by Bruin

£70,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The HR Operations Specialist role is a hands-on position focused on operational excellence within a leading Financial Services organization. The specialist will lead a team, manage HR systems and payroll processes, and ensure compliance with employment legislation. This position is crucial for driving efficient and people-focused HR services in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a strong background in HR operations and employee relations, particularly within regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a team of two HR Coordinators, providing coaching, oversight, and ongoing support.
  • Manage the delivery and continuous improvement of HR Systems, Payroll, and HR Administration processes.
  • Act as first-line support for HR queries from managers and employees, ensuring timely and accurate guidance on policies, systems, and processes.
  • Oversee the monthly payroll cycle in partnership with finance and external payroll providers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Maintain and optimise the HRIS, ensuring data integrity, reporting capabilities, and effective system usage across the business.
  • Develop and refine HR policies, processes, and SOPs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners and other stakeholders to ensure consistent HR operations support.
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, audit requirements, and internal controls.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in a similar HR Operations or HR Services management role, ideally within Financial Services or a regulated industry.
  • Strong background in Employee Relations.
  • Strong understanding of UK employment law, HR systems, and payroll processes.
  • Experience managing or mentoring team members in a HR shared services or operations environment.
  • A process-minded individual who is passionate about continuous improvement and service excellence.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Highly organised, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Proficiency in using HR systems (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, SAP, or similar).

Salary (Rate): £70,000.00/year

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: HR

Detailed Description From Employer:

HR Operations Specialists- Up to 12mth FTC- 65- 70K -London

Are you a hands-on HR professional with a passion for operational excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, regulated environment and enjoy leading and developing high-performing teams? Our clients are seeking experienced HR Operations Specialists to join their dynamic HR functions within a leading Financial Services organisations. These roles are pivotal in driving smooth day-to-day HR operations and supporting the business with efficient, compliant, and people-focused services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a team of two HR Coordinators, providing coaching, oversight, and ongoing support.
  • Manage the delivery and continuous improvement of HR Systems, Payroll, and HR Administration processes.
  • Act as first-line support for HR queries from managers and employees, ensuring timely and accurate guidance on policies, systems, and processes.
  • Oversee the monthly payroll cycle in partnership with finance and external payroll providers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Maintain and optimise the HRIS, ensuring data integrity, reporting capabilities, and effective system usage across the business.
  • Develop and refine HR policies, processes, and SOPs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners and other stakeholders to ensure consistent HR operations support.
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, audit requirements, and internal controls.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in a similar HR Operations or HR Services management role, ideally within Financial Services or a regulated industry.
  • Strong background in Employee Relations
  • Strong understanding of UK employment law, HR systems, and payroll processes.
  • Experience managing or mentoring team members in a HR shared services or operations environment.
  • A process-minded individual who is passionate about continuous improvement and service excellence.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Highly organised, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Proficiency in using HR systems (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, SAP, or similar).

Are you looking to be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking HR teams? Working in a business that values integrity, performance, and continuous improvement? Then we would love to hear from you.