HR Operations Executive

Hybrid: Herne HillSalary: up to £37,000, depending on experience and company benefits.

Contract: Permanent, full-timeThe 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 DoingNo two days are quite the same, but you'll spend your time:

Payroll & BenefitsPreparing and validating monthly payroll changesEnsuring employees are paid accurately and on timeSupporting pension and benefits administrationWorking closely with our payroll provider to resolve queriesHR Systems & DataTaking ownership of our HR system and employee recordsProducing meaningful HR reports and workforce insightsEnsuring data accuracy, integrity and complianceHelping us make better people decisions through reliable informationEmployee LifecyclePreparing contracts, offer letters and employment documentationManaging onboarding, probation and leaver processesSupporting managers and employees with day-to-day HR administrationEnsuring every employee receives a professional and positive experienceContinuous ImprovementIdentifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of workingReducing manual administration through automation and smarter systemsSupporting projects that help modernise and strengthen our HR functionAbout YouWe're looking for someone who enjoys the operational side of HR and understands how important great foundations are.

You'll Ideally HavePrevious experience in an HR Operations, HR Administration or HR Coordinator roleHands-on payroll experienceStrong HRIS and data management skillsExcellent attention to detail and a naturally organised approachConfidence working with numbers, reports and dataThe ability to manage competing priorities and deadlinesA proactive mindset and a willingness to improve processes rather than simply maintain themMost 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 OfferHybrid 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 applyApply 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-deliveryFor 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.