Our Client
Nigel Wright have been appointed to support Neptune North with multiple hires into their Newcastle office. Neptune North are a Joint Venture between Oliver Wyman and Rokos Capital Management specialising in providing premium technology consulting services.
Neptune North pride themselves on employing and developing the very best talent in the North East. As such, if you are keen on a fast paced and dynamic environment, offering a prestigious work experience and career development this role could be for you.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business at an early and formative stage, where you will have real influence over how HR operations, systems, and processes are embedded as the organisation grows.

What You’ll Do
This role offers more than traditional HR administration. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering efficient, high-quality HR operations in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

You will work closely with stakeholders across the business, taking ownership of HR systems, employee lifecycle processes, and continuous improvement initiatives — ideal for someone looking to build a strong, long-term career in HR operations.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Act as administrator and key user of the organisation’s HRIS (Workday preferred)
* Deliver accurate and timely HR processes across onboarding, benefits, and offboarding
* Support enhancements to HR systems, workflows, and reporting
* Maintain strong HR data governance and documentation
* Serve as the first point of contact for HR operational queries from employees and managers
* Ensure HR processes align with UK employment legislation and data protection requirements
What You’ll Bring
My client is seeking a highly organised, detail-focused individual with the confidence to operate in a demanding and professional environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

* 1–3 years’ experience in HR Operations, HR Administration or HR Analyst roles
* Hands-on experience with HR systems (Workday ideally but not essential)
* A practical understanding of the employee lifecycle
* Strong data handling, confidentiality, and stakeholder communication skills
* Advanced attention to detail and an ownership mindset
* Strong proficiency in MS Excel and the wider MS Office suite

Minimum academic requirements of 2:1 Bachelor’s degree from a Russell Group university with good A-level grades (or international equivalents)


Benefits
This is a unique opportunity:

* Opportunity to help build HR operations from the ground up
* Exposure to a high-calibre, intellectually rigorous organisation
* Real responsibility and trust from day one
* A steep learning curve with strong future development potential
* Central Newcastle location

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