People Operations Specialist
Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home) | 💰 Base salary circa £60,000 + equity shares + benefits
An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing Fintech startup, playing a key role in shaping people processes, systems, and operational excellence. This role combines employee relations, payroll, and ownership of HR systems, automation, and analytics, ideal for someone who thrives in a scaling environment and enjoys improving how things work.
🔍 What you will be doing:
* Own and manage the monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance
* Act as the go-to HR contact for employee queries and support managers on employee relations matters
* Ensure compliance with UK employment law and HMRC requirements
* Own and optimise HR systems (HRIS, payroll), ensuring data integrity, efficiency, and scalability
* Identify and implement automation to improve HR and payroll processes and reduce manual workload
* Manage system integrations between HR, payroll, and finance platforms
* Develop dashboards and reports, analysing data to provide insights and support decision-making
* Drive continuous improvement of systems, processes, and tools as the business scales
✅ What we are looking for:
* Strong experience in employee relations and payroll
* Extensive experience managing and optimising HR systems (HRIS and payroll platforms) and system integrations or implementations
* Ideally experience gained in a similar environment including fintech, tech, or high-growth startups
* Proven experience implementing automation and improving operational efficiency
* Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
🌟 Bonus
* Familiarity with Telleroo or Paycircle
🎯 Key Outcomes:
* Reduced manual workload through automation
* Improved efficiency and usability of HR systems
* Enhanced data visibility and reporting accuracy
* Scalable HR and payroll processes to support growth