Senior HR Associate

• HR Operations & Process Improvement Specialist
• Location: Hampshire (Hybrid Working Available)
• Type: Full-Time Temp Contract

We're partnering with a global organisation to recruit a Senior HR Associate to join a busy and collaborative HR Operations team.

This role would suit an experienced HR administrator, HR coordinator or HR operations professional who enjoys improving processes, solving problems and delivering a great employee experience. You'll play an important role in supporting key HR processes while helping to drive efficiency, accuracy and continuous improvement across the function.

This is a hands-on position where you'll be involved in day-to-day HR operations whilst also taking ownership of specific processes and finding ways to make them work better.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and supporting a range of HR administration processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Acting as a subject matter expert for assigned HR processes and ensuring they are delivered accurately and efficiently.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce manual effort and enhance the employee experience.
• Analysing HR data and resolving data quality issues.
• Supporting compliance with UK employment legislation and company policies.
• Working closely with employees, managers and HR colleagues to resolve queries and provide excellent customer service.
• Using technology and AI tools to streamline administrative processes and improve efficiency.
• Maintaining process documentation and ensuring effective knowledge sharing across the team.
• Supporting relationships with third-party HR service providers where required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an HR Operations, HR Administration or Shared Services environment.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and employee lifecycle administration.
• Good knowledge of UK employment legislation, including family leave, absence management, right to work and data protection requirements.
• Experience using HR systems and working with employee data.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• A track record of identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience within a large international organisation.
• Workday and HR case management system experience.
• Exposure to pensions, benefits or global mobility administration.
• Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement training.
• CIPD qualification or working towards it.
• Interest in AI and technology-enabled process improvement.

Why Apply?

• Join a highly respected global organisation.
• Hybrid working with flexibility built into the role.
• Opportunity to build expertise across a broad range of HR operations activities.
• Exposure to process improvement, HR technology and AI-driven initiatives.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.