People Operations Specialist

We’re on the lookout for a detail-driven and highly organised People Operations Specialist to join our dynamic People & Culture Team. This role is all about delivering a smooth and engaging colleague experience across the entire colleague lifecycle from onboarding, payroll, benefits, and leave, to systems and reporting.

As the first point of contact for day-to-day People queries, you will play a critical role in ensuring timely and accurate responses, seeing each query through to resolution. A key responsibility of this role includes supporting the People Operations Manager during payroll periods, so proven experience in validating and processing payroll data particularly via third-party providers is essential.

You’ll support colleagues, managers, and external partners with care and confidence, while helping shape People & Culture projects that improve processes, promote wellbeing, and bring policies together.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on structure and precision, has a natural flair for systems and data, and can build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels. In short, we’re after a superstar ‘all-rounder’ who loves a blend of people, process, and problem-solving.

Qualifications

➡️Extensive experience in a HR administration or generalist role

➡️ Demonstrable experience within an HR or People Operations role, with expertise in payroll administration and people data management.

➡️ Strong working knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems, ideally HiBob or similar platforms.

➡️ Proven understanding of employment legislation, statutory reporting requirements, and payroll-related compliance.

➡️ High attention to detail and a structured approach to managing operational tasks

➡️ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

➡️ CIPD Level 3 qualification or above would be beneficial but not essential

➡️ Prior experience supporting large or scaling organisations.

➡️ Proficiency in Excel and experience using analytical tools

Job Benefits

Salary : £30,000–£40,000 per annum

Holidays : 25 days + bank holidays + your birthday off

Hybrid and Flexible working – you must be able to commute to our Lytham office 2 days p/week

⛹ Gym contribution

Long service awards

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced paternity/non-pregnant colleague and maternity/pregnant colleague leave

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