At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the full employee lifecycle and enhance the employee experience.
- Company: Join RATIONAL, where people are at the heart of our mission.
- Benefits: Enjoy a modern work environment with flexibility and ownership from day one.
- Other info: We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in HR while collaborating with a diverse team across EMEA.
- Qualifications: Degree in HR or Business, plus experience in payroll and HR systems.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
You've got the beat, you've got the skills. Put them to use at RATIONAL.
At RATIONAL, people are at the centre of everything we do. As a People Specialist, you ensure a seamless and high-quality employee experience combining operational excellence with a continuous drive to improve how we work.
You will be part of a wider EMEA People team, working closely with colleagues across countries while acting as a trusted partner to the local business.
Your scope of responsibility:
- You support the full employee lifecycle - from recruitment and onboarding to offboarding.
- You ensure accurate HR administration, contracts and data quality and time management.
- You take ownership of payroll coordination (including P11D reporting) and travel expense processes (Concur).
- You support salary reviews, benefits administration and employee queries.
- You ensure compliance with HR processes, guidelines and statutory requirements.
- You contribute to HR projects and drive continuous process improvements.
- You support training coordination, development initiatives and succession planning.
Your professional profile:
- A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a CIPD qualification.
- Proven experience in Payroll and pension administration.
- Very good Office 365 skills; good understanding of HR Systems such as SAP, Concur, SuccessFactors (or similar).
- Strong skills in operational HR execution along the employee life cycle.
- Analytical, structured way of working as well as solution-oriented thinking.
- High level of social competence and communication skills as well as a strong service orientation.
- Confidence in working with HR data, KPIs and reporting.
- Basic project management skills with the ability to deliver reliably.
- Strong sense of ownership, reliability, and discretion with sensitive information.
- Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with a pragmatic approach in an international environment.
What We Offer:
- Ownership and variety from day one.
- A collaborative, down-to-earth team locally and being part of the EMEA People Team.
- Short decision paths and room to contribute ideas.
- A modern working environment with flexibility.
What counts for us are your qualifications – regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation/identity or social, ethnic, or religious backgrounds. We welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds.
If you have any questions, please contact Helen Varley, People Director.
People Specialist UK in Luton employer: RATIONAL AG
At RATIONAL, we prioritise our people, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment in Luton/Milton Keynes where you can truly make an impact from day one. As a People Specialist, you'll enjoy a collaborative culture with short decision paths, opportunities for professional growth, and the flexibility to balance your work and personal life. Join us to be part of a team that values diverse backgrounds and fosters continuous improvement in the employee experience.
