Senior HR Operations Assistant

EMEA Recruitment is working with an internationally recognized brand as they look to recruit a Senior HR Operations Specialist to be the key point of contact for their UK & Ireland business.

The Senior HR Operations Specialist will ensure operational excellence, compliance, and a seamless employee experience across the regions, supporting the full HR lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.

Responsibilities of Senior HR Operations Specialist:

• Act as the primary HR Operations contact for UK & Ireland employees and managers
• Manage all HR administration, including onboarding, offboarding, benefits, and leave
• Ensure compliance with UK and Irish employment law, updating policies as needed
• Coordinate accurate and timely payroll inputs with vendors and internal teams
• Lead and support HR process improvement and automation initiatives

Experience required

• Proven UK HR Operations experience; Ireland experience strongly preferred
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and payroll processes
• Experience using HRIS
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel
• Team player with a drive for continuous improvement

If you are interested in applying for this Senior HR Operations Specialist role, please register your interest using the link below.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re only able to contact those selected for the next stage of the process. If you haven’t heard from us within five working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful. Please continue to explore future opportunities at www.emearecruitment.com

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.