Global HR Assistant (System & Analytics) - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Turner & Townsend; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced HR Assistant to join our global HR systems team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will help maintain data accuracy, ensure compliance, and develop analytics across a multinational organisation.

As Global HR Assistant, you will resolve queries, support SOX controls, and contribute to reporting that informs leadership decisions. This role combines systems administration with data analysis and requires proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience using HR systems; Workday is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook/Teams).
• Strong Excel data manipulation and analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Resolve HR systems queries with the HRIS team and IT partners.
• Maintain data integrity, security and SOX compliance controls.
• Assist with analyzing HR data and producing management information and insights.
• Manage the HR systems admin mailbox with timely, accurate responses.
• Continuously look for ways to improve data collection, reporting and processes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Data analysis mindset

Tools

Workday

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Are you an experienced HR Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our global human resources systems team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with both systems administration and data, solving problems, and developing analytics across a global organisation.

About the role

As Global HR Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our HR systems. You will help maintain data accuracy, ensure compliance, and develop meaningful analytics that support decision‑making across Turner & Townsend.

Key responsibilities

• Resolve HR systems queries, working closely with the HRIS Team, colleagues, vendors, and internal IT teams.
• Maintain data integrity, security, and SOX compliance controls.
• Support with analysing HR data and producing management information, offering insights, and making recommendations.
• Manage the HR systems admin mailbox, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Continuously look for ways to improve data collection, reporting, and system processes.

Why work for us?

We’re a collaborative, friendly team with a genuine passion for data and the value it brings to people and processes. Our work supports colleagues in over 60 countries, helping them deliver their best and make a meaningful impact around the world. You will be joining an inclusive and encouraging environment where you will receive support to grow and thrive, and where your contributions will be truly valued.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Experience using an HR system (experience with Workday would be advantageous).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially in Outlook and Teams).
• Experience in using Excel to manipulate datasets.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Additional Information

Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world.

We champion our people to succeed in both work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.