This is a 6-12 month fixed-term role leading a People Operations team through a major centralisation programme while remaining hands-on in delivering core HR processes. It requires driving operational efficiency, implementing improved systems and AI-enabled workflows, and building team capability to support a newly centralised shared-service model.

Client Details

Our client is a dynamic, multi-brand organisation in the creative and digital sectors, backed by private equity and undergoing significant transformation.

Description

• 6-12 month fixed-term contract leading a People Operations team through a major centralisation and transformation programme.
• Act as a hands-on player-coach, delivering core HR processes while building and developing team capability.
• Oversee the centralisation of HR administration, including onboarding, contracts, benefits, offboarding, and compliance processes.
• Drive process improvement, workflow redesign, and operational efficiency across all employment lifecycle activities.
• Implement and optimise HR technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to streamline operations.
• Ensure legal compliance, data integrity, and accurate monthly payroll coordination.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple business units and support successful adoption of new processes.
• Deliver high-quality operational reporting, people metrics, and insights to senior leaders.

Profile

• An experienced People Operations professional with a strong track record in delivering end-to-end HR processes and leading small operational teams.
• Brings a hands-on, player-coach approach - confident stepping into the detail while guiding and developing others.
• Skilled in improving and streamlining HR workflows, with a practical understanding of how to drive efficiency through technology, automation, and emerging AI tools.
• Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and a calm, solutions-focused mindset.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality operational output.
• Able to build strong relationships across functions and communicate clearly, supporting colleagues through change and adopting new ways of working.

Job Offer

• A 6-12 month fixed-term contract with the opportunity to shape and lead a newly centralised People Operations function during a pivotal transformation.
• A salary of £60,000 for the duration of the fixed-term contract.
• The chance to introduce new technologies, automation, and AI-enabled efficiencies to modernise People Operations.
• A dynamic, fast-moving environment where your work directly improves operational efficiency, compliance, and scalability.
• Strong cross-functional exposure and collaboration with senior leaders, Finance, IT, and HR teams, offering excellent professional development and visibility.

If this sounds like something of interest to you - please apply today!