HR Specialist (6-Month FTC / Interim)Keele, Staffordshire (Hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days home)£55,000 - £60,000 + benefits6-Month FTC / Interim OpportunityImmediate Start!Looking for a role where you can genuinely shape and influence how a growinginternational HR function operates?We're partnering with a fast-growing, global organisation that has undergonesignificant transformation over the past few years and is now entering anexciting new phase of growth and evolution.As part of this journey, they are looking to appoint an experienced HRSpecialist to lead and develop their People Services function during a keytransitional period for the business and wider HR team.This is far more than a traditional HR operations or shared services role.Alongside leading a small team of People Services Coordinators, you'll workclosely with a newly appointed People Director to assess how the People Servicesfunction can best support the evolving needs of the business globally, reviewingprocesses, structures, systems capability, reporting, service delivery andoverall effectiveness as the organisation continues to scale internationally.It's a fantastic opportunity for somebody who enjoys combining operational HRleadership with problem solving, continuous improvement and building structurewithin a growing environment.You'll act as the operational engine of the HR function, ensuring smoothday-to-day delivery across HR administration, systems, reporting, employeerelations support and compliance, whilst also helping shape "what good lookslike" for the future.
Key Responsibilities Leading and developing a People Services team supporting a global workforce Supporting and mentoring a small team of People Services Coordinators Identifying opportunities to improve HR systems, reporting, processes and service delivery Supporting managers with HR advisory and employee relations matters Ensuring HR data integrity, compliance and accurate reporting across international locations Building strong relationships across Talent Acquisition, Payroll & Benefits and wider business stakeholders Supporting the continued evolution and structure of the wider People functionWhat We're Looking ForThis role would suit a hands-on HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolvingenvironments and enjoys building, improving and shaping functions rather thansimply maintaining established processes.You'll likely bring: Strong HR generalist and HR advisory experience Previous exposure to international or global workforces Experience leading or supervising HR teams Strong HR systems and reporting capability A proactive, solutions-focused mindset A "roll your sleeves up" approach with the ability to balance operational detail and strategic thinkingExperience within growing, changing or international organisations would behighly beneficial.If you enjoy improving functions, creating structure, supporting growth andmaking things happen, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significantimpact over the next 6 months.