Job Description

Our client, a dynamic privately owned and fast growing fintech company, is looking for an equally dynamic individual to provide maternity leave cover as Head of People & Operations. Starting in January, this one year contract requires someone who wants to make a difference, thrives working on multiple projects and working to tight deadlines and absolutely loves a challenge. You will be an experienced “hands on”, self-motivated and experienced people and general operations manager or coach.

Working closely with the COO to implement the strategic vision and maintain oversite, the Head of People & Operations will support with the development and execution of their people strategy, with a focus on building an inclusive, high-performance environment.

You will:-

* Foster a positive company culture by promoting initiatives, incentives and strategies that align with the company’s mission, vision, values and reinforce desired behaviours.

* Oversee hiring and onboarding processes to include offer management and induction. Identify and implement improvements to this process.

* Collaborate with managers to identify employee training needs and monitor and improve performance.

* Support employee relations and offer guidance to colleagues relating to disciplinary, grievance and disputes.

* Stay ahead of industry trends and benchmark against peer companies to continuously evolve the company's benefits offerings.

* Work alongside other key stakeholders to build and define our L&D strategy for the future, confirming the required resources.

* Provide guidance on HR issues to the senior team and act as the point of contact for colleagues.

* Manage the HR Associate, setting them up to support with successfully executing the people operations strategy.

* Oversee the work of the Operations Associate, ensuring timely actions and guidance where needed;

- Office management requirements.

- Company-wide supplier arrangements, including due diligence reviews and implementation of the company’s IT strategy and carbon monitoring data gathering and submission.

- Quarterly company meetings and other internal social events.

What’s in it for you –

In return for your hard work, skills and expertise our client is offering a salary of £85,000pa, quarterly bonus scheme, 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Group Life and Income Protection, Hybrid working and flexible hours dependent on the team's needs.

If you have the drive and relevant skills and experience for this role, we would like to hear from you