HR Operations Specialist
Location: Glasgow Office-based with some UK travel.
Salary: £30,000 £33,500 per annum plus excellent benefits package.
Company Overview
Our client is a dynamic and growing business with around 500 employees across the UK and EU. As part of a fast-paced, lean, and collaborative HR team, you will be involved in supporting the full end-to-end employee lifecycle from onboarding through to offboarding across multiple jurisdictions. With new systems and change programmes underway, this is an exciting time to join a team where continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on delivery are part of the day-to-day culture.
Key Requirements
12 years experience in an HR operations or transactional HR role
Familiarity with UK employment law (EU experience a plus)
Strong stakeholder management skills
Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
Experience using HRIS systems (Cascade/IRIS desirable)
Comfortable working in a lean, multiskilled team (e.g. HR, payroll, H&S)
Excel and HR reporting skills
CIPD Level 3 or higher (or studying towards) would be advantageous
Responsibilities
Manage onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle changes
Draft contracts, conduct right-to-work checks, and manage pre-employment documentation
Maintain accurate records in the HRIS and ensure seamless handover to payroll
Ensure all processes and documentation comply with UK/EU employment legislation and GDPR
Act as the first point of contact for employee queries around contracts, pay, absence, and policy
Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and escalate complex issues where needed
Produce HR reports (e.g. headcount, absence, starters/leavers)
Identify and implement process improvements, and support upcoming HRIS system implementation
Benefits
Bonus/commission scheme
Gym membership
Broad exposure to HR operations across the full employee lifecycle
Application Notes
This is an office-based role based in central Glasgow, with some occasional UK travel. We welcome applicants with experience working in collaborative, multiskilled teams where HR, payroll and compliance functions are closely aligned.
If you are looking to develop your HR career in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
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