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Job title: People Operations Specialist (FTC)
Location: Milton Keynes or London, UK
Type: 6 month fixed-term contract, full-time
About the role:
We're looking for a People Operations Specialist to join our People workstream, supporting the delivery of a strategic transformation programme that will have a significant impact across the organisation.
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of People activities, collaborate with colleagues across the People Function and Transformation Team, and contribute directly to the successful delivery of organisational change. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, helping to coordinate key people-related activities while developing valuable experience in programme delivery, change management, and people operations.
Whether you're looking to expand your HR knowledge, gain experience within a transformation environment, or take on a role that offers variety and visibility, this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills and make a meaningful contribution to an important business priority.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate day-to-day activities across the People workstream, helping to ensure key deliverables and milestones are achieved.
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Maintain programme trackers, action logs and documentation to support effective delivery and governance.
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Gather, organise and validate employee data and documentation across multiple regions, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
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Support employee change activities through the preparation of communications, documentation and employee-facing materials.
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Manage and coordinate queries received through shared inboxes, ensuring timely and professional responses.
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Use systems such as Workday and SharePoint to maintain accurate records, reporting and programme documentation.
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Collaborate with teams across Employee Relations, Payroll, Reward, Business Partnering and the wider Transformation team.
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Proactively identify risks, issues or delays and escalate appropriately to support successful programme delivery.
To be successful in the role, you will have:
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Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
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Experience managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Confidence working with data, documentation and business systems.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
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A collaborative and proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and adapt.
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Experience using Workday, SharePoint or similar systems would be beneficial.
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Previous experience within HR, People Operations, administration, coordination or project support would be advantageous.
Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You’ll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development. We offer flexible working, as well as 27 days’ annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.
Together, we are building an organisation that is ready to meet the challenges ahead. Grow your career as you help us shape what comes next.
We exist to have a positive impact. Our people influence international thinking and action on important issues. Our 86,000 customers are based in 193 countries across the globe.
Now we’re taking on society’s biggest challenges. We’re developing standards and guidelines that will help our customers get to net zero, and we’re defining the way new technologies such as AI impact all our lives.
We’re focused on our future – and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us as we take on the challenges of tomorrow. At BSI, you’ll find a workplace where everyone can flourish and thrive, where innovation is encouraged and where learning is part of your everyday. You’ll contribute to work that shapes industries and enhances lives – and you’ll take pride in what you do.
We’re looking for passionate people who want to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation. If that sounds like you, apply now. Together, we can help create a better society and a more sustainable world.
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The world needs fresh thinking and new perspectives to tackle its biggest challenges. It’s why, at BSI, we’re committed to creating a collaborative environment where everyone can contribute. Whatever your background, experience or outlook, here you can be your best self and do your best work.
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About Us
BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.
Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.
BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
