Temporary People Operations Specialist — HR Lifecycle Support

LHH; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established charitable organisation in Edinburgh seeks a temporary People Operations Assistant to enhance their People & Culture Directorate. You will provide high-quality support throughout the colleague lifecycle, from recruitment to payroll. Applicants should have a proven background in HR practices and experience delivering customer-focused services. Strong relationship-building skills are essential. This temporary position requires immediate availability or a quick start date.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and delivering People activities across the full colleague lifecycle.
• Strong practical understanding of HR practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support and first-line advice across recruitment and onboarding.
• Coordinate day-to-day People Operations activities.
• Support recruitment and payroll processes.

Skills

People Operations

Customer-focused service

Relationship-building

HR practice

Operational mindset

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

A well-established charitable organisation in Edinburgh seeks a temporary People Operations Assistant to enhance their People & Culture Directorate. You will provide high-quality support throughout the colleague lifecycle, from recruitment to payroll. Applicants should have a proven background in HR practices and experience delivering customer-focused services. Strong relationship-building skills are essential. This temporary position requires immediate availability or a quick start date.