People Operations & HRIS Lead

Location: Flexible (Hybrid/Remote)

We’re looking for an experienced People Operations & HRIS Lead to join a fast-growing, private equity-backed professional services business undergoing significant expansion through acquisition.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in building a scalable People function from the ground up. You’ll take ownership of HR systems, people operations, employee data, reporting and process improvement, helping to create a consistent, high-quality employee experience across a growing national organisation.

About the Role

Reporting into the Group HR Director, you’ll be responsible for developing the operational foundations of the People function. This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead HRIS optimisation, improve people processes, support payroll coordination, strengthen data governance and contribute to the successful integration of newly acquired businesses.

This position would suit someone who enjoys creating structure, improving processes and using technology to drive efficiency within a fast-paced, evolving organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and optimise the Group HRIS, ensuring data accuracy, system effectiveness and user adoption.
• Support the rollout and continuous improvement of the HR platform across multiple business units.
• Design and manage employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, contractual changes, absence, performance, family leave and offboarding.
• Develop standardised templates, policies, guidance and manager resources.
• Produce meaningful people data, dashboards and management reporting to support business decision-making.
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs, benefits administration and pension processes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, GDPR and internal governance standards.
• Support HR integration activity for newly acquired businesses, including data migration, process alignment and systems onboarding.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Help build a scalable, service-focused People Operations function that supports continued business growth.

About You

You’ll be an organised, systems-focused HR professional with strong operational experience and a passion for improving processes.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience in HR Operations, People Operations or HR Shared Services.
• Strong HRIS experience, including implementation, optimisation or administration (HiBob experience is advantageous).
• Excellent understanding of employee lifecycle processes and HR administration.
• Experience working with people data, reporting and HR analytics.
• Knowledge of payroll coordination, benefits administration and pensions.
• Good understanding of UK employment law and GDPR.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail.
• Confidence working with stakeholders across all levels of the business.

Please get in touch if this sounds of interest!