HR Operations Transformation Specialist

SAS; Marlow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SAS in Marlow, England, is seeking an experienced HR Operations Specialist to drive transformation within Northern Europe. The role combines day-to-day HR administration with process improvement, automation, and change management to deliver a scalable, technology-enabled HR Operations Hub for the UK, Ireland, and Nordic region.

As part of a 12-month fixed-term contract, you will support the transition from local HR delivery to a centralized, virtual hub while collaborating with HR Systems and HR

Qualifications

• Experience supporting HR operations, HR administration, HR shared services, or HRIS processes.
• Experience working with HR systems and employee data management.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a global team.

Responsibilities

• Administer all HR transactions within the global HRIS, including new hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, reorganizations, location changes, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate employee records while ensuring the highest standards of data quality, confidentiality, privacy, and compliance.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees, managers, and HR stakeholders, responding to inquiries and escalating issues when appropriate.
• Partner with internal teams across SAS to research and resolve HR-related issues.
• Generate reports, dashboards, and analytics using HR systems and reporting tools.
• Support HR projects, initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts across the function.

Skills

HR Operations

HRIS

Excel

Data reporting

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Job description

SAS in Marlow, England, is seeking an experienced HR Operations Specialist to drive transformation within Northern Europe. The role combines day-to-day HR administration with process improvement, automation, and change management to deliver a scalable, technology-enabled HR Operations Hub for the UK, Ireland, and Nordic region.

As part of a 12-month fixed-term contract, you will support the transition from local HR delivery to a centralized, virtual hub while collaborating with HR Systems and HR