Human Resources Operations Specialist

22 hours ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Step Ahead Recruitment Ltd Full time £34,000 per year

HR Operations Specialist – Glasgow – Up to £34k basic

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an HR Operations Specialist to support the HR team in delivering accurate and efficient HR operations across the UK and EU.

This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in high-volume HR administration, employee life cycle processes, and payroll coordination. It would particularly suit a former recruiter - especially someone from a temp desk or fast-paced compliance-heavy environment - who enjoys structured processes, accuracy, and transactional HR work.

Benefits:

  • Up to £34k basic salary
  • 25 days' holiday + birthday off + bank holidays
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Death in service benefit (4x salary)
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Perks at Work
  • Eye tests
  • Flu jabs
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Management incentive scheme

Role:

  • Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, offboarding, promotions, relocations, and contractual changes across UK and EU regions
  • Prepare employment contracts, conduct right-to-work checks, and oversee pre-employment screening
  • Act as the first point of contact for employee queries relating to contracts, policies, absence, and payroll
  • Work closely with payroll, ensuring timely and accurate communication of employee changes
  • Maintain HRIS records, produce regular and ad hoc HR reports, and support internal audits
  • Support HR with document management, compliance checks, and ensuring audit-ready personnel files
  • Identify opportunities for process and workflow improvements within HR operations

Skills Required:

  • Experience in a transactional HR operations or HR administration role
  • Ability to work confidently in a structured, process-driven, compliance-led environment
  • Strong understanding of UK employment law, GDPR, and HR documentation standards
  • Experience working with payroll processes or supporting payroll teams
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday, BambooHR, IRIS, SAP, or similar) and Microsoft Office

Experience & Qualifications:

  • CIPD Level 3 or 5 (completed or currently studying)
  • Experience supporting HR activity across multiple EU countries (e.g., Netherlands, Germany, Belgium) is desirable
  • Experience with HR audits, compliance checks, or policy reviews
  • Strong Excel skills for HR reporting and data accuracy
  • Background in recruitment, staffing, or professional services is advantageous

Who This Role Would Suit:

We welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds such as:

  • Recruiters (especially high-volume or TEMP recruitment) who are now moving into HR operations
  • Recruitment administrators or compliance coordinators with strong process experience
  • HR Assistants, HR Administrators, Junior HR Advisors, or HR Officers looking to specialise in operations and payroll
  • Candidates studying CIPD and seeking to build specialist HR experience in a structured, compliance-driven environment

If you are an experienced HR professional – or a process-driven recruiter looking to transition into HR operations – we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV to be considered.

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