HR Operations Specialist

Role Overview:

The HR Operations Specialist is part of ELIQUENT’s global Human Resources team. This UK-based role provides operational HR support and regional recruitment coordination across multiple regions, including Europe and additional geographies as we expand. The position drives HR initiatives that align with business objectives while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

The HR Operations Specialist is a proactive, independent professional who can balance strategic work with hands-on operational execution. This role is open to full-time or fractional candidates and is structured as a hybrid position, with required in-office time as part of the schedule.

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Key Responsibilities:

Operational HR Support

• Support end-to-end HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee data management, and HRIS updates.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law, GDPR, and other relevant international regulations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support regulatory and internal audits.
• Support benefits and compensation activities in the region in partnership with total rewards team.

Employee Relations & Advisory

• Serve as an initial point of contact for employee questions across supported geographies.
• Partner with HRBPs on performance management, conflict resolution, and other ER matters.
• Coach managers on HR policies, best practices, and leadership responsibilities.

Global Coordination & Collaboration

• Collaborate with local teams in Europe and other regions to ensure consistent application of policies and practices.
• Support regional leaders with HR-related activities, including workforce planning, recruitment, and organizational changes.

Policy, Process Improvement & Projects

• Support the creation, rollout, and maintenance of global HR policies, SOPs, and toolkits.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Contribute to global HR initiatives, including diversity, engagement, culture programs, AI adoption, and HR technology implementations.

HR Partnership

• Partner with HRBPs and regional leaders to support business goals.
• Support change management efforts and employee engagement programs across assigned regions.
• Analyze HR data and trends to provide insights and strategic recommendations.
• Support recruitment initiatives for Europe and additional regions as needed, ensuring timely hiring for 2026 and beyond.
• Screen candidates, support interview processes, and ensure consistent, high-quality candidate experience for assigned roles.

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Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of HR experience, including both strategic advisory and operational HR duties
• Experience managing recruitment processes across multiple countries or regions.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and GDPR compliance.
• Experience in multinational environments and comfort working across time zones
• Proficiency in HR systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

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Preferred Attributes:

• CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Exposure to HR practices in EMEA and APAC regions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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