Hybrid Working - King's Cross (2 days per week onsite)
ASAP start until April 2027
Are you passionate about using data to drive insight and improve processes? Do you have strong HR administration experience combined with advanced Excel and reporting skills? We are looking for an HR Operations Specialist to join a busy and evolving HR function, supporting the delivery of an efficient, accurate and data-driven people service.
This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical and detail-oriented HR professional who enjoys working with systems, interrogating data and producing meaningful insights, while delivering exceptional operational support across the employee lifecycle.
The Role
As part of the HR Operations team, you will play a key role in maintaining employee data integrity, producing HR analytics and supporting end-to-end HR administration. Working closely with HR colleagues, Payroll and wider business stakeholders, you will ensure that people data is accurate, reporting is insightful and HR processes run smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR system data throughout the employee lifecycle
- Produce, analyse and interpret HR reports from multiple systems and data sources
- Develop and maintain HR metrics, dashboards and management information reports
- Consolidate and manipulate large datasets using Excel to identify trends and support decision-making
- Conduct regular data audits and drive continuous improvements in data quality and accuracy
- Support payroll processes through accurate preparation and submission of employee data changes
- Prepare employee documentation, including contracts, letters and salary review communications
- Coordinate onboarding activities, pre-employment checks and compliance processes
- Manage HR queries and provide a responsive, customer-focused service to employees and managers
- Support HR Business Partners with administrative and reporting requirements
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong HR administration experience with excellent analytical capability.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in an HR Administration, HR Operations or HR Shared Services environment
- Strong experience working with HR systems, databases or HRIS platforms
- Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation, reporting and analysis
- Experience producing management information, reports and HR analytics
- Strong data interrogation skills with the ability to identify trends, discrepancies and opportunities for improvement
- Experience using reporting tools such as Business Objects, Power BI or similar data visualisation platforms
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
What's on Offer
- Hybrid working model with 2 days per week in King's Cross
- Opportunity to join a transforming and data-focused HR Operations function
- Exposure to HR systems, analytics and process improvement initiatives
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
If you're a highly organised HR professional with exceptional Excel and data analysis skills, we'd love to hear from you.
