Human Resources Operations Specialist in Basildon

HR Operations Specialist

Location: Glasgow – Office-based with some UK travel.

Salary: £30,000 – £33,500 per annum plus excellent benefits package.

Company Overview

Our client is a dynamic and growing business with around 500 employees across the UK and EU. As a lean and collaborative HR team, they support a broad range of operational responsibilities across the employee lifecycle. With new systems and change programmes underway, this is an exciting time to join a team where continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on delivery are all part of the day-to-day culture.

Key Requirements

• 1–2 years’ experience in an HR operations or transactional HR role
• Familiarity with UK employment law (EU experience a plus)
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Experience using HRIS systems (Cascade/IRIS desirable)
• Comfortable working in a lean, multiskilled team (e.g. HR, payroll, H&S)
• Excel and HR reporting skills
• CIPD Level 3 or higher (or studying towards) would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding, offboarding and employee changes
• Draft contracts and verify right-to-work checks
• Ensure data accuracy in the HRIS and coordinate with payroll
• Support compliance with UK/EU laws, GDPR, and internal policies
• Act as first point of contact for employee queries on contracts, pay and policies
• Provide guidance to managers and escalate complex issues where needed
• Maintain records and generate regular HR reports
• Contribute to process improvements and HRIS implementation

Benefits

• Bonus/commission scheme
• Gym membership
• Exposure to varied HR activity across the employee lifecycle

Application Notes

This is an office-based role based in central Glasgow, with some occasional UK travel. We welcome applicants with experience working in collaborative, multiskilled teams where HR, payroll and compliance functions are closely aligned.

If you are looking to develop your HR career in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.