803 Human Resources Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom

HR Specialist

• 3-Month FTC
• Based in Ripponden (Hybrid)

Medlock Partners are partnering with an infrastructure services business on an interim HR Specialist opportunity. This 3 month role will see the successful person provide strategic HR support, focusing on employee relations, performance management, policy compliance, and HR projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on employee relations issues (disciplinary, grievance, performance)
• Ensure HR policies are compliant and up to date
• Support performance management, appraisals, and development plans
• Work on HR projects such as engagement, D&I, and change initiatives
• Analyse HR data for insights

Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent
• Experience in generalist HR roles, preferably in fast-paced environments
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
• Excellent communication and influencing skills

If you are interested in this HR Specialist position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

HR Operations Partner (12-Month FTC)

(Financial Services – London, Hybrid)

A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced HR Operations Partner to join their People team on a 12-month fixed-term contract . This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional with expertise in compliance, and HR operations to make a meaningful impact within a highly regulated, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist HR Ops Manager with escalation point for HR Assistants, ensuring quality control across their outputs.
• Manage the process on complex employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinaries, DSARs, and redundancy processes.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes with and improvements
• Manage regulatory HR processes such as SMCR and fit-and-proper assessments.
• Drive compliance across all HR processes, ensuring adherence to employment law and regulations in multiple locations.
• Oversee HR data integrity and ensure compliance with data protection standards.
• Collaborate on cross-functional HR and business projects to improve operational efficiency.
• Uphold company policies, procedures, and industry regulations, including FCA standards.

About You:

• Proven experience in HR operations, employee relations, and compliance within a complex, regulated environment (financial services preferred).
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage sensitive matters effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

This 12-month FTC offers an exciting opportunity to step into a key HR role, contribute to operational excellence, and support a respected organisation through a period of growth and transformation.

HR Operations Partner (12-Month FTC)

(Financial Services – London, Hybrid)

A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced HR Operations Partner to join their People team on a 12-month fixed-term contract . This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional with expertise in compliance, and HR operations to make a meaningful impact within a highly regulated, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist HR Ops Manager with escalation point for HR Assistants, ensuring quality control across their outputs.
• Manage the process on complex employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinaries, DSARs, and redundancy processes.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes with and improvements
• Manage regulatory HR processes such as SMCR and fit-and-proper assessments.
• Drive compliance across all HR processes, ensuring adherence to employment law and regulations in multiple locations.
• Oversee HR data integrity and ensure compliance with data protection standards.
• Collaborate on cross-functional HR and business projects to improve operational efficiency.
• Uphold company policies, procedures, and industry regulations, including FCA standards.

About You:

• Proven experience in HR operations, employee relations, and compliance within a complex, regulated environment (financial services preferred).
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage sensitive matters effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

This 12-month FTC offers an exciting opportunity to step into a key HR role, contribute to operational excellence, and support a respected organisation through a period of growth and transformation.

HR Operations Specialist/ Lead- South Yorkshire - hybrid working

Are you an organised and detail-driven HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? We're seeking an experienced HR Operations Specialist to support the operational delivery of HR and Training & Development functions within a collaborative and high-performing organisation

This role is key to ensuring smooth and compliant HR operations, managing processes across the employee lifecycle, maintaining accurate people data, and supporting internal training and development initiatives. You'll play a central role in onboarding and offboarding employees, handling day-to-day queries, ensuring timely delivery of HR documentation, and maintaining excellent data integrity across systems such as Workday.

You'll be responsible for monitoring probation completions, issuing reference requests and contractual letters, and delivering HR inductions. Your ability to manage qualifications, exemptions, and CPD tracking will help maintain high standards across the organisation.

In addition to operational responsibilities, you will support the scheduling and coordination of mandatory training and induction sessions, flagging non-compliance where necessary. You’ll also assist with invoice processing, budget tracking, and wider HR initiatives such as mentoring schemes, internships, and transformation projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous HR operations or senior HR experience, strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of HR policies and systems, and excellent interpersonal skills. You’ll need to be comfortable working independently and across multiple teams, adapting your communication style to engage with a range of stakeholders.

If you're looking to grow your HR career within an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where operational excellence and people experience matter, we'd love to hear from you.