HR Specialist (6-Month FTC / Interim)

HR Specialist (6-Month FTC / Interim)

Keele, Staffordshire (Hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days home)
£55,000 - £60,000 + benefits
6-Month FTC / Interim Opportunity

Immediate Start!

Looking for a role where you can genuinely shape and influence how a growing
international HR function operates?

We're partnering with a fast-growing, global organisation that has undergone
significant transformation over the past few years and is now entering an
exciting new phase of growth and evolution.

As part of this journey, they are looking to appoint an experienced HR
Specialist to lead and develop their People Services function during a key
transitional period for the business and wider HR team.

This is far more than a traditional HR operations or shared services role.

Alongside leading a small team of People Services Coordinators, you'll work
closely with a newly appointed People Director to assess how the People Services
function can best support the evolving needs of the business globally, reviewing
processes, structures, systems capability, reporting, service delivery and
overall effectiveness as the organisation continues to scale internationally.

It's a fantastic opportunity for somebody who enjoys combining operational HR
leadership with problem solving, continuous improvement and building structure
within a growing environment.

You'll act as the operational engine of the HR function, ensuring smooth
day-to-day delivery across HR administration, systems, reporting, employee
relations support and compliance, whilst also helping shape "what good looks
like" for the future.

Key Responsibilities

* Leading and developing a People Services team supporting a global workforce

* Supporting and mentoring a small team of People Services Coordinators

* Identifying opportunities to improve HR systems, reporting, processes and
service delivery

* Supporting managers with HR advisory and employee relations matters

* Ensuring HR data integrity, compliance and accurate reporting across
international locations

* Building strong relationships across Talent Acquisition, Payroll & Benefits
and wider business stakeholders

* Supporting the continued evolution and structure of the wider People function


What We're Looking For

This role would suit a hands-on HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving
environments and enjoys building, improving and shaping functions rather than
simply maintaining established processes.

You'll likely bring:

* Strong HR generalist and HR advisory experience

* Previous exposure to international or global workforces

* Experience leading or supervising HR teams

* Strong HR systems and reporting capability

* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

* A "roll your sleeves up" approach with the ability to balance operational
detail and strategic thinking

Experience within growing, changing or international organisations would be
highly beneficial.

If you enjoy improving functions, creating structure, supporting growth and
making things happen, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant
impact over the next 6 months.