Talent & People Operations Specialist; Maternity Cover , Team

Talent & People Operations Specialist (Maternity Cover 9-12 months)

Department: People Team

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: London

We’re looking for a proactive and adaptable Talent Acquisition & People Operations Specialist to join us on a maternity cover contract. In this role, you’ll lead end-to-end recruitment across all business areas globally — from candidate attraction through to pre-boarding and onboarding — ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for both candidates and hiring managers. Alongside recruitment, you’ll also own and lend support to broader People Operations workflows, that help keep the People function running smoothly.

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle across the global organisation; US, APAC, EU
• Partner with hiring managers to define roles, sourcing strategies, and interview processes
• Build targeted sourcing pipelines and manage external partners where necessary
• Stay informed on global TA trends, tools, and best practices.
• Drive an exceptional candidate experience from first touch to offer.
• Own pre-boarding and onboarding processes for new starters, ensuring a smooth transition
• Track and report key metrics including pipeline health, time-to-hire, and candidate experience insights
• Own weekly leadership updates on live roles and the broader talent landscape

• Own global onboarding; employment contracts, issuing equipment, tech stack setup, HRIS enrollment including right to work and payroll information
• Own core People processes within the employee lifecycle post on-boarding; queries, benefits, and documentation as needed
• Support the People team to ensure compliance, consistency, and great employee experience
• Maintain accurate people data, systems, and records

• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment in a fast-moving, global environment
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple requisitions and priorities
• Comfortable switching between strategic hiring conversations and hands‑on operational work
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels
• A people‑first mindset with a commitment to inclusive hiring and employee experience
• Experience with generalist People Operations and someone who is passionate about data and administration for time‑efficient, future‑proof people operations is a strong plus

• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, candidates, and external partners across different locations and time zones.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Engage effectively with global teams and adapt approaches for local cultural nuances.
• Strategic Thinking: Anticipate hiring challenges and recommend solutions aligned with short-, mid- and long-term people needs.
• Empathy & Candidate-Centric Focus: Create a positive candidate journey while balancing timelines and business requirements.
• Negotiation & Influencing: Navigate offers and stakeholder expectations to achieve balanced outcomes.
• Time Management & Organisation: Manage multiple concurrent hiring processes and People Ops tasks while prioritising deadlines effectively.

• Global Recruitment Expertise: Experience managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple international regions with knowledge of global hiring practices.
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Skilled in managing pipelines, workflows, and reporting through ATS platforms.
• Data Health Maintenance: Maintain accurate data across HRIS and ATS systems to ensure alignment between Talent Acquisition and People Operations activities.
• Data Analysis & Metrics: Comfortable analysing hiring data to identify trends, measure performance, and inform decision‑making.
• Sourcing & Networking Tools: Proficient with Linked In Recruiter, job boards, and other sourcing platforms to build talent pipelines.
• Employer Branding: Ability to support employer brand initiatives that enhance talent attraction and market visibility.
• Stakeholder Management: Skilled in managing expectations and communications with senior leaders, hiring managers, and external partners.