At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transformation projects in People Operations and optimise HR systems for better efficiency.
- Company: Dynamic biotech organisation focused on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Exciting growth phase with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and drive meaningful change in people operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in People Operations and HR systems with a passion for technology.
An innovative, high-growth and scale up biotech organisation is seeking an experienced People Operations & Systems professional to support a critical transformation project within its People function. Following a period of rapid growth, the business is looking to strengthen its people infrastructure, improve systems and processes, and create a more scalable operating model to support future expansion. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, helping to build robust people operations while driving meaningful change across systems, data, compliance, and employee experience.
Key Deliverables
- People Systems & Process Improvement: Lead the optimisation of core HR and recruitment systems, improving data quality, reporting capability, automation, and manager self-service functionality.
- Knowledge & Documentation: Create a centralised, user-friendly people hub that brings together policies, guidance, benefits information, and key resources into a single source of truth.
- Digital & AI Enablement: Explore opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and AI tools to improve reporting, employee self-service, knowledge management, and operational efficiency.
- Compliance & Data Integrity: Review and improve employee records, documentation, onboarding processes, and compliance controls to ensure accuracy and best practice standards.
- People Operations Partnership: Work closely with senior People leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, challenge existing ways of working, and implement scalable solutions.
What We're Looking For
- Strong experience within People Operations, HR Systems, or HR Transformation roles
- Proven track record supporting fast-paced, evolving organisations
- Advanced HRIS and ATS experience, with confidence managing data, workflows, reporting, and system optimisation
- Comfortable operating strategically while remaining hands-on when required
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively
- Interest in how technology and AI can enhance people processes and employee experience
The Environment
You'll join a collaborative and ambitious organisation undergoing an exciting stage of growth and development. The team values curiosity, continuous improvement, and pragmatic problem-solving, providing an environment where you'll be trusted to make a visible impact from day one.
People Operations & Systems Specialist in City of London employer: Practicus
Join an innovative and rapidly growing biotech organisation in Central London, where your expertise in People Operations & Systems will be pivotal in driving meaningful change. With a hybrid working model and a culture that champions collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and embraces emerging technologies.
