HR and Operations Officer

Location:  Remote
Contract: Temporary, 3 months
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £19.73 p/h + holiday (£36,004 salaried equivalent)

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting an international charity in their search for a temporary HR and Operations Officer to join their team during a period of organisational transition. This is a full-time, remote role, running for 3-months in the first instance.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive HR and operations professional who can bring structure, clarity and calm to a busy environment with multiple moving parts. You’ll play a key role in maintaining continuity across HR processes, internal operations and IT coordination while supporting a globally dispersed team. 

Responsibilities:

• Supporting end-to-end recruitment processes, liaising with hiring managers, candidates and agencies, and organising interviews across time zones.  
• Coordinating onboarding for new staff and trustees, ensuring a consistent and positive experience.  
• Maintaining accurate HR records, monitoring contracts and annual leave, preparing contracts and acting as first-line support for routine HR queries.  
• Preparing monthly payroll information and supporting pensions and benefits administration.  
• Coordinating team meetings, communications, staff updates and internal systems to support effective operations.  
• Supporting staff wellbeing by coordinating team socials, internal events and activities that promote cohesion across a diverse, global team.  
• Acting as a first point of contact for routine IT queries and liaising with external IT support on equipment, accounts and access.  
• Working closely with outgoing staff to ensure a smooth handover and effective knowledge transfer.  

Requirements:

• Recent experience in a relevant role within the not-for-profit sector.
• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent HR/operations experience.  
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast paced, evolving environment. 
• Solid understanding of UK employment law, data protection and HR best practice.  
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and operational processes. 
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working across cultures and time zones.  
• A proactive, solutions focused approach and the ability to work independently. 
• Commitment to the organisation’s values of equity, inclusion, respect, mutual accountability and collaboration.  
• Experience supporting remote global teams or liaising with external IT providers.  

If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys bringing order to complexity and values inclusive, purpose driven work, we’d love to hear from you. 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply ASAP by submitting your CV in Word format. 

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in every step of the application process.