HR Operations Associate

HR Operations AssociateLocation: Newcastle, based on site 5 days per week.

Starting salary: £35,000 PA plus benefits. With a view to increase to: £38,000 PA after 6 months, and then £41,000 PA after 12 months.

Start Your Career in People OperationsAre you a recent graduate looking to build a career at the intersection of people, business, and operational excellence?

We are partnering with a highly successful and rapidly growing investment and technology-focused organisation to recruit an HR Operations Associate. This is a unique opportunity to join a business that attracts exceptional talent, operates at the highest standards, and places significant value on its people and culture.

As the organisation continues its ambitious growth journey, they are investing in their People function and are seeking an intellectually curious, highly organised graduate to join their HR Operations team.

No previous HR experience is required. Instead, we're looking for individuals with strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a genuine interest in how world-class organisations create outstanding employee experiences.

This role offers an exceptional platform to develop your career within Human Resources, People Operations, Employee Experience, and broader People & Culture disciplines.

The Opportunity

As an HR Operations Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle, ensuring that processes run seamlessly and employees receive an exceptional experience from onboarding through to career development.

You'll work closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leaders, gaining exposure to a wide range of people-related activities while developing valuable commercial and operational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administration of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, promotions, transfers, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Assist with the preparation of employment contracts, letters, and HR documentation.
• Respond to employee queries and provide first-line support on HR policies and processes.
• Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure a seamless new joiner experience.
• Support benefits administration and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist with HR reporting, analytics, and people-related data management.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Finance teams to support hiring and workforce planning activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing employee experience and operational efficiency.
• Support compliance activities and ensure adherence to employment legislation and internal policies.

What We're Looking For

• Essential
• 1st Class Degree educated (all disciplines welcome).
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to work accurately with data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Professional, discreet, and trustworthy approach when handling confidential information.
• Genuine interest in People, HR, Operations, and business.
• What's In It For You?
• Comprehensive training and development programme.
• Exposure to a high-performing, globally recognised business environment.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced HR and People professionals.
• Clear progression opportunities within HR, People Operations, Reward, Talent, and Employee Relations.
• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Outstanding benefits package.
• Collaborative, ambitious, and supportive culture.
• Modern office environment and hybrid working arrangements.
• Why This Opportunity?
• This is far more than an administrative HR role.
• You'll gain exposure to the inner workings of a world-class organisation, develop highly transferable business skills, and build the foundations of a long-term career within Human Resources and People Operations.
• If you're ambitious, detail-oriented, and excited by the opportunity to work alongside high-performing professionals in a fast-growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
• Please apply via the link or send your application over to Imogen Parr: imogen.parr@morson-edge.com