People Operations Lead (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) 📍 Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office and 2 WFH) 💰 Salary: £70,000–£80,000 + excellent benefits Are you an experienced HR Generalist who enjoys being close to the business, solving problems and building trusted relationships? We're partnering with a growing organisation of approximately 300 employees globally , operating within the energy, infrastructure and asset management sectors , to recruit a People Operations Lead on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day people function while partnering closely with senior leadership during a period of business evolution and growth. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys balancing operational delivery with strategic business partnering. You'll work across the full employee life cycle, support managers with complex people matters and help drive practical HR solutions that enable the business to succeed What you'll be doing Managing the full employee life-cycle from on boarding through to off boarding. Providing expert guidance on employee relations, including performance management, disciplinary and grievance matters. A commercial, pragmatic approach with a willingness to roll up your sleeves Coaching and supporting managers with sometimes difficult decisions and conversations Supporting organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with senior leaders to deliver commercially focused HR solutions. Managing HR processes Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure an effective people service. About you You'll be an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident switching between strategic conversations and operational delivery. You'll bring: Proven experience in a broad HR Generalist or People Operations role. Strong Employee Relations experience, including managing complex cases from start to finish. Previous experience within the energy, infrastructure and/or asset management sectors . Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with a willingness to roll your sleeves up. Confidence working with senior leaders while remaining approachable and collaborative. A solid understanding of UK employment law and its practical application. Experience supporting managers through organisational change. The ability to manage confidential and sensitive situations with professionalism. Please note, this organisation are not in a position to offer any kind of sponsorship. This role will be perfect a Senior HR professional with a mix of operational and strategic experience who has worked in asset management, or energy sectors with 300 people or less
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