HR Operations Specialist

HR Operations Specialist – Financial Services
Fixed Term Contract

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced HR Operations Specialist to deliver efficient and compliant HR services across the organisation. This is a pivotal role supporting the full employee lifecycle, ensuring adherence to strict regulatory requirements, and driving best practice within a high-performing HR function.

Due to the highly regulated nature of this role, financial services experience is essential , with strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance processes, including the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR).

The Role

Reporting to the Head of People Operations, your key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a point of escalation for HR queries and reviewing outputs from junior team members.

• Managing complex employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, and DSARs.

• Leading on SMCR processes and contributing to fit-and-proper assessments.

• Providing expertise on visa applications and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Maintaining and updating HR policies to reflect legislation and business needs.

• Managing employee data and ensuring accuracy and compliance with data protection regulations.

• Supporting HR projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and mitigate risk.

• Partnering with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver trusted HR advice and solutions.

The Person

We are seeking a candidate who brings:

• Proven HR operations experience within financial services (essential).

• In-depth knowledge of employment law, SMCR, and compliance-led HR processes.

• A strong track record in managing employee relations matters end-to-end.

• Excellent organisational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, regulated environment while maintaining high standards.

• CIPD qualification (or progress towards it) preferred.

The Offer

• Join a respected financial services organisation with a collaborative, values-driven culture.

• Gain exposure to complex regulatory frameworks and high-level HR operations.

• Play a critical role in ensuring HR excellence and compliance across the business.

• Benefit from professional development opportunities in a leading, well-established firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with financial services experience to step into a key operational role supporting both people and regulatory priorities.

To discuss this role or apply, please get in touch today.

Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.