People Operations Specialist

Overview

Join a rapidly expanding international tech company as a People Operations Specialist, based primarily in Farringdon, London with hybrid work arrangements requiring onsite presence one day per week. This role offers a salary range of £40,000 to £50,000 plus benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for employee HR, benefits, and general inquiries.
• Oversee HR administration activities throughout the entire employee lifecycle including onboarding, modifications, leave management, and offboarding.
• Maintain precise employee records, contracts, and HR documentation in the HR systems.
• Regularly update and manage HR policies, templates, and compliance materials.
• Identify and implement enhancements to people operations processes, workflows, and systems to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Manage Leapsome HR system to ensure goal setting, performance review cycles, organizational objectives, and reports are accurately maintained.
• Assist leadership and employees with performance management initiatives such as goal setting and review cycles.
• Monitor employee engagement metrics, goal completion, and participation in performance programs.
• Lead the company-wide Career Framework project to support growth and development.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment functions including interview scheduling, candidate correspondence, offer documentation, and pre-employment onboarding.
• Maintain updated recruitment records and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) data.
• Support HR compliance across multiple countries, conducting right-to-work verification and managing employment documentation.
• Assist with US state registrations and various compliance duties.
• Generate HR, payroll, and workforce analytic reports to aid leadership decision-making.

Required Experience and Skills

• Proven background in people operations and HR administration in a fast-paced and scaling environment.
• Familiarity with coordinating payroll processes in the UK and US is advantageous.
• Experience supporting performance management and employee engagement systems.
• Demonstrated strong organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and capacity to handle multiple priorities.
• Proficient in extracting and interpreting people data, coupled with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Hands-on experience with HR platforms such as Rippling, Leapsome, or comparable systems.
• Skilled in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information professionally.
• Competent with intermediate-level Excel functions.
• Track record of enhancing HR operational procedures and process improvements.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Salary range from £40,000 to £50,000 based on experience.
• Hybrid work model with only one day per week onsite in London.
• Full reimbursement for travel expenses to office visits.
• Access to private healthcare, critical illness cover, and income protection.
• Flexible paid time off policy allowing self-directed leave.
• Opportunity to increase HR experience including payroll responsibilities.
• Supportive and growing company culture offering real career advancement opportunities.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy

The employer strongly values diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds, and commits to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, or marital status. Personal data is processed solely for recruitment purposes in line with privacy guidelines.