HR Specialist

We are seeking an HR Specialist to provide operational HR support across the full employee lifecycle ensuring accuracy compliance with UK employment law and high-quality service delivery. While based in Scotland this role will also support HR activities for the London team and contribute to Group HR initiatives as part of a connected international HR community.

This is an ideal role for someone with a solid HR foundation who is eager to grow through hands-on exposure across all areas of human resources close collaboration with international teams and active involvement in day-to-day HR operationsfocusing on building strong processes ensuring compliance and supporting a smooth employee experience across multiple locations.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate employee records HRIS data contracts and documentation in line with GDPR requirements
• Coordinate updates for payroll and ensure smooth monthly processing
• Support with HR cost controlling for the UK
• Prepare HR correspondence employment contracts and onboarding materials
• Manage recruitment for junior and midlevel positions coordinating job postings CV screening and interview logistics
• Deliver an effective onboarding experience for new hires across both the Scotland and London teams
• Act as a first point of contact for employee queries policies procedures and basic employee relations matters
• Support case management activities including probation reviews and attendance processes under the guidance of senior HR colleagues
• Provide consistent HR support to line managers and employees across both Scotland and London
• Ensure local execution of policies while maintaining alignment with UK- and Group-wide practices
• Organise training sessions and maintain training and development records
• Support the rollout and coordination of Group initiatives
• Assist with cyclical HR activities including performance reviews salary review inputs and workforce reporting
• Support local engagement actions and contribute to Group HR programmes such as reward wellbeing culture diversity & inclusion and internal communications
• Collaborate with Group HR colleagues to ensure alignment of local implementation with global HR strategy
• Act as backup for HR administrative tasks in other countries when needed
• Own Group administrative processes and contribute to local or Group projects as instructed by line manager
• Any other tasks as needed by the HR team

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in HR Business Administration or related discipline Ideally CIPD qualified or working towards qualification
• Working knowledge of UK employment law
• Strong organisational skills accuracy confidentiality and good communication skills
• Experience with HRIS platforms. Proficiency in MS Office especially Excel
• Basic understanding of HR metrics and reporting