People Operations Specialist / HR Operations Lead (6 month FTC)

Type: 6 Month FTC.
Salary: Circa £75,000 pro rata (negotiable).
Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office).
Company: Major UK Media Publishing Group.
Reports to: Director of HR Operations

Company and brief for People Operations Specialist / HR Operations Lead (6 month FTC):

Our client is one of the UK's most established and widely recognised media publishing groups, with a portfolio of major national brands reaching tens of millions of readers across print, digital and social.

Their HR function is going through a period of genuine improvement and modernisation - and they need an experienced People Operations Specialist to help drive it, on a fixed-term basis.

This is a hands-on, contributor role for someone who genuinely enjoys the detail of HR operations - process, data, systems - and wants to make a tangible difference over a focused six-month period.

You'll be working closely with the shared service team, helping shape how things are done, not just maintaining what's already there.

The role for People Operations Specialist / HR Operations Lead (6 month FTC):

As People Operations Specialist you'll support operational excellence across HR service delivery, contributing directly to process improvement, data integrity and digital optimisation.
You'll work closely with the shared service team - shadowing current practices, helping implement better ones, and ensuring stakeholders stay informed throughout.
Review and optimise HR processes to improve efficiency and the overall employee experience.
Support automation and standardisation across HR practices and workflows, making the most of the tools already in place.
Maintain accuracy, consistency and integrity of data across HR systems - running regular audits and taking corrective action where needed.
Design and run exception reports to flag missing or illogical data points - duplicate records, conflicting effective dates, salary outliers and similar issues.
Identify root causes behind data inconsistencies and implement practical process improvements to stop them recurring.
Ensure all data handling aligns with GDPR and local labour law requirements, maintaining a clear audit trail throughout.

Experience needed for People Operations Specialist / HR Operations Lead (6 month FTC):

5+ years in an HR Operations role, with a strong track record in process improvement and a move toward more digitally optimised service delivery.
Proven experience with HRIS systems - Workday experience and an understanding of systems integrations is highly desirable.
Strong data analysis and reporting skills - confident with Excel and dashboards, and genuinely comfortable in the detail.
The confidence to challenge existing practices and suggest simple, practical solutions rather than over-engineered ones.
Clear, collaborative communication - able to translate technical data for non-technical HR colleagues with ease.
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

The contract details:

6 month fixed-term contract, with scope to extend depending on business need.
Salary: circa £75,000 pro rata, with flexibility for the right candidate with exceptional, directly relevant experience.
London-based, with a minimum of 3 days in the office.
Reporting directly to the Director of HR Operations - genuine visibility and a real seat at the table.

If you're looking for a focused, hands-on contract where you can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

INTEC SELECT LIMITED

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