Human Resources Operations Specialist

Career Moves Group I B Corp™; England; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Part time

Job summary

A global media organization in the UK is seeking an HR Operations & Payroll Specialist for a 6-month contract. The role focuses on managing HR processes and payroll delivery for employees across multiple European countries. Ideal candidates should have 3–5 years of HR Operations or Payroll experience, a solid understanding of HR legislation, and experience with HRIS systems like Workday or ADP. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in HR Operations and/or Payroll, ideally across multiple European countries.
• Understanding of HR or payroll legislation in the supported regions.
• Strong organization, accuracy, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding.
• Run monthly payroll cycles end-to-end and reconcile all inputs.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and external providers to resolve issues.

Skills

HR Operations experience

Payroll management

Cross-country payroll knowledge

HRIS experience

Strong organization skills

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

ADP

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Global Media Business | UK-Based | 6-Month Contract | Up to £55,000

A global media organisation is seeking a HR Operations & Payroll Specialist to support employees across Denmark, Norway, Finland, Slovakia, Sweden, and Germany. This 6-month contract role combines HR operations and payroll delivery, ensuring a smooth and compliant employee experience across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract changes, data updates and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate HR and payroll data and ensure compliance with local legislation.
• Run monthly payroll cycles end-to-end and reconcile all inputs such as starters, leavers, pay changes and statutory elements.
• Partner with HR, Finance and external providers to resolve issues and ensure reliable service.
• Provide prompt, professional support to employees and managers.
• Maintain clear process documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in HR Operations and/or Payroll, ideally across multiple European countries.
• Understanding of HR or payroll legislation in the supported regions.
• Experience with HRIS or payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, ADP).
• Strong organisation, accuracy, communication skills, and ability to manage deadlines.

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Technology, Information and Media