People Services Lead (6-Month FTC)
Staffordshire (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home)
6 month FTC
£50,000-£55,000 + benefits


Looking for a role where you can take real ownership, make an immediate impact, and lead from the front? This 6-month FTC offers exactly that.
We’re partnering with a growing, international organisation seeking an experienced People Services Lead to take charge of a centralised HR operations function. This is a hands-on leadership role with global exposure, where you’ll drive high-quality HR service delivery across multiple regions.
You’ll step in to own the day-to-day HR engine, freeing up senior leadership to focus on strategic growth, while ensuring everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and compliantly across the full employee lifecycle.


What you’ll be doing
*Leading and developing a People Services team delivering HR administration, data management, and advisory support globally
*Owning HR systems, ensuring accuracy, optimisation, and meaningful reporting
*Driving consistency and efficiency across HR processes, improving where needed
*Acting as the go-to for HR operations and advisory queries across international regions
*Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and audit requirements across multiple jurisdictions
*Partnering with payroll, benefits, and talent teams to deliver a seamless employee experience
*Producing insightful HR reporting and analytics to support decision-making
*Championing GDPR and data integrity across all HR activity
*Managing workload, priorities, and team output in a fast-paced environment


What we’re looking for
*Proven experience leading HR administration or shared services teams
*Strong operational HR expertise across systems, data, and processes
*Solid HR advisory capability with up-to-date employment law knowledge
*Experience working within a global organisation, supporting international or multi-region workforces
*CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
*A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to hit the ground running
*High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work
*Confidence working with HR systems, data, and reporting tools
*Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships


Why apply?
*Immediate impact role with real ownership
*Exposure to a global HR environment
*Opportunity to lead, shape, and improve HR operations
*Collaborative and fast-moving business
*Hybrid working model with flexibility


If you’re an experienced HR operations leader who enjoys building structure, improving processes, and making things work better - this is a great opportunity to step into a visible, high-impact role.
Salary £50,000 - £55,000 (Pro-rata).
Please apply to Sam Pepperell at Macmillan Davies HR.