HR Operations Executive
HR Operations Executive
Hybrid: Herne Hill
Salary: up to £37,000, depending on experience and company benefits .
Contract: Permanent, full-time
The person who keeps HR running brilliantly behind the scenes.
We're looking for an exceptional HR Operations Executive to join our People Team.
This is a role for someone who loves getting things right. Someone who spots the detail others miss, enjoys creating order from complexity and takes pride in delivering a first-class employee experience.
At Mark Allen, we believe great HR isn't just about policies and processes. It's about creating the foundations that allow people and businesses to thrive. That's where you come in.
As our HR Operations Executive, you'll be at the heart of the employee journey, ensuring payroll runs smoothly, systems are accurate, data can be trusted and employees receive a seamless experience from the day they join to the day they leave.
This isn't a role where you'll be hidden away processing paperwork. You'll work closely with senior leaders, support important business decisions through accurate data and play a key role in helping us build a more efficient, data-led HR function.
What you’ll be doing
No two days are quite the same, but you'll spend your time:
Payroll & Benefits
Preparing and validating monthly payroll changes
Ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
Supporting pension and benefits administration
Working closely with our payroll provider to resolve queries
HR Systems & Data
Taking ownership of our HR system and employee records
Producing meaningful HR reports and workforce insights
Ensuring data accuracy, integrity and compliance
Helping us make better people decisions through reliable information
Employee Lifecycle
Preparing contracts, offer letters and employment documentation
Managing onboarding, probation and leaver processes
Supporting managers and employees with day-to-day HR administration
Ensuring every employee receives a professional and positive experience
Continuous Improvement
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working
Reducing manual administration through automation and smarter systems
Supporting projects that help modernise and strengthen our HR function
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys the operational side of HR and understands how important great foundations are.
You'll ideally have:
Previous experience in an HR Operations, HR Administration or HR Coordinator role
Hands-on payroll experience
Strong HRIS and data management skills
Excellent attention to detail and a naturally organised approach
Confidence working with numbers, reports and data
The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
A proactive mindset and a willingness to improve processes rather than simply maintain them
Most importantly, you'll be someone who takes ownership, enjoys solving problems and genuinely cares about delivering a great service.
If you do not meet every requirement but bring transferable skills, sound judgement and fresh thinking, we encourage you to apply.
Why join Mark Allen Group?
Mark Allen is a specialist media business with more than 40 years of experience building trusted brands for professional audiences.
You will join a business that combines respected legacy brands with the need to keep evolving, giving you the chance to contribute ideas, improve how we work and see the impact of what you do.
We offer:
Hybrid working.
Real ownership in your role.
Development through hands-on learning, mentoring and internal progression.
Exposure to specialist markets and loyal professional audiences.
A culture shaped by our values : Passionate, Creative, Nurturing and Fair .
How to apply
Apply through our careers site with your CV.
You may also include a short note telling us what attracted you to the role and what you would bring to it.
A video introduction is completely optional and will not disadvantage your application.
Right to work: Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK . We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
About Us-delivery
For over 40 years, Mark Allen Group has built and grown specialist media brands that inform, connect and support professional communities, combining trusted content, data, events and insight.
We are a commercial media owner with a long-term mindset, balancing strong legacy brands with innovation and evolution. Our people play a central role in shaping how our audiences engage with us today and how we grow for the future.
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