We are seeking an HR Specialist to provide operational HR support across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance with UK employment law, and high-quality service delivery. While based in Scotland, this role will also support HR activities for the London team and contribute to Group HR initiatives as part of a connected international HR community.

This is an ideal role for someone with a solid HR foundation who is eager to grow through hands-on exposure across all areas of human resources, close collaboration with international teams, and active involvement in day-to-day HR operations—focusing on building strong processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting a smooth employee experience across multiple locations.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data, contracts, and documentation in line with GDPR requirements
• Coordinate updates for payroll and ensure smooth monthly processing
• Support with HR cost controlling for the UK
• Prepare HR correspondence, employment contracts, and onboarding materials
• Manage recruitment for junior and mid‑level positions, coordinating job postings, CV screening, and interview logistics
• Deliver an effective onboarding experience for new hires across both the Scotland and London teams
• Act as a first point of contact for employee queries, policies, procedures, and basic employee relations matters
• Support case management activities including probation reviews and attendance processes under the guidance of senior HR colleagues
• Provide consistent HR support to line managers and employees across both Scotland and London
• Ensure local execution of policies while maintaining alignment with UK- and Group-wide practices
• Organise training sessions and maintain training and development records
• Support the rollout and coordination of Group initiatives
• Assist with cyclical HR activities including performance reviews, salary review inputs, and workforce reporting
• Support local engagement actions and contribute to Group HR programmes such as reward, wellbeing, culture, diversity & inclusion, and internal communications
• Collaborate with Group HR colleagues to ensure alignment of local implementation with global HR strategy
• Act as backup for HR administrative tasks in other countries when needed
• Own Group administrative processes and contribute to local or Group projects as instructed by line manager
• Any other tasks as needed by the HR team

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related discipline Ideally CIPD qualified or working towards qualification
• Working knowledge of UK employment law
• Strong organisational skills, accuracy, confidentiality, and good communication skills
• Experience with HRIS platforms. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• Basic understanding of HR metrics and reporting