People Operations Lead: Office Anchor & Process Optimiser

Goodlord; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual development fund (Grow withGood

Bi-weekly coaching with Sanctus

25 days holiday + bank holidays + up t

3 months fully-paid parental leave

Job summary

Goodlord in Sheffield is seeking a People Operations Specialist to become the operational heartbeat of the People Team. You'll own the employee lifecycle—from contracts and onboarding to Right to Work checks and visa compliance—while also shaping the Sheffield office experience.

This role suits someone who takes ownership, spots what needs doing, and can juggle multiple priorities. It features a hybrid setup with travel to Lincoln/London as needed.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a People Operations, HR Operations or standalone HR role
• Experience onboarding, contracts, Right to Work checks and visa administration
• Hands-on experience using modern People systems (Personio, Officevibe etc.)
• Passion for improving processes and operational efficiency
• Face of People Team in the Sheffield office, building relationships

Responsibilities

• Own the operational side of the employee lifecycle from contracts to onboarding and visa checks
• Act as Sheffield office anchor, ensuring workspace runs smoothly and is welcoming
• Improve processes and ensure everything runs like clockwork across People Ops
• Support engagement initiatives and liaise with London and Lincoln offices as needed

Skills

People Operations

Onboarding

Contracts & Right to Work

HRIS experience

Office management

Employee engagement planning

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5 (or working towards it)

Tools

Personio

Learnerbly

Officevibe

Job description

Goodlord in Sheffield is seeking a People Operations Specialist to become the operational heartbeat of the People Team. You'll own the employee lifecycle—from contracts and onboarding to Right to Work checks and visa compliance—while also shaping the Sheffield office experience.

This role suits someone who takes ownership, spots what needs doing, and can juggle multiple priorities. It features a hybrid setup with travel to Lincoln/London as needed.