HR Operations

  • THE MAINE GROUP
  • May 08, 2026
Contractor HR / Recruitment

Job Description

HR Operations

£60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits + Bonus

London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

6-month & 12-month Fixed-Term Contracts

We are working with a leading global consultancy to hire two HR Operations professionals to join their People team on fixed-term contracts (6 months and 12 months).

These roles sit within a high-performing People function and take ownership of HR operations for designated business areas, delivering end-to-end support across the employee lifecycle in a fast-paced, international environment.

The Role

You will take responsibility for delivering high-quality HR operations across your aligned business areas, acting as a key point of contact for managers and employees.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Owning the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, transfers, promotions and leave processes
  • Acting as the primary contact for managers, providing guidance on HR policies, processes and best practice
  • Ensuring HR compliance, including application of UK employment law and internal policies
  • Managing absence cases and coordinating occupational health referrals
  • Supporting and advising on performance processes, including probation and performance improvement plans
  • Managing and administering employee benefits
  • Maintaining accurate employee data within HR systems (e.g. Workday, HiBob, Oracle)
  • Producing HR documentation, reporting and supporting audit/compliance requirements
  • Driving process improvements and contributing to wider People Operations projects

About You

You will be an experienced HR professional with a strong background in HR Operations or People Operations, ideally within a professional services, consultancy, financial services or global organisation.

You will bring:

  • Proven experience managing HR operations across the full employee lifecycle
  • Experience acting as a key HR contact for managers and stakeholders
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Knowledge of HR systems and familiar with AI tools (e.g Copilot, Claude and Perplexity)
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Apply

  • Join a globally recognised consultancy
  • Work in a complex, international HR environment
  • Take ownership of HR operations within your business area
  • Hybrid working model
  • Excellent benefits, company culture and growth opportunities

Additional Information

  • 6-month and 12-month FTC opportunities available
  • Potential for extension or longer-term opportunities
  • London-based, hybrid working