Senior HR Officer - International Scope - 12 Month FTC

Senior HR Officer (12-Month FTC) Hybrid Working | London | International Scope

Hays are delighted to be working exclusively with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to recruit a Senior HR Officer on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a collaborative international HR team, supporting the delivery of a high-quality HR service across the organisation.

This is a broad, hands-on role with responsibility for international payroll, HR operations, reporting, recruitment and HR systems and processes. It would suit someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership and is comfortable working across multiple priorities within an international environment.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will work closely with HR colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation, providing effective operational support while helping to maintain and improve HR processes.

Key responsibilities will include:

Preparing monthly payrolls for your regions, working closely with outsourced payroll providers
Managing recruitment activity and supporting the onboarding and induction of new employees
Drafting contracts, contractual changes and other HR documentation
Maintaining and improving HR processes, including identifying opportunities for greater automation
Supporting the annual salary review process
Managing probation and fixed-term contract processes
Carrying out global HR reporting and producing regular and ad hoc HR data
Auditing HR system data and supporting ongoing HR compliance
Conducting right-to-work checks and maintaining accurate employee records
Researching global HR matters including statutory benefits and employment requirements
Contributing to wider HR initiatives and continuous improvement across the function
About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

Strong generalist HR experience, ideally within a non-profit or similarly complex organisation
Previous international HR experience is essential
Experience working with outsourced payroll providers, including internationally
Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and an interest in international employment legislation
CIPD qualification
Strong HR systems and reporting experience
Excellent Excel skills, including experience using pivot tables and VLOOKUP
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
A proactive approach with a genuine interest in improving HR processes and ways of working
Why Join MSC?

The MSC's vision is for the world's oceans to be teeming with life and seafood supplies to be safeguarded for future generations.

Today, the impacts of overfishing and climate change pose an even greater threat to the ocean and fish stocks.Through its internationally recognised certification and ecolabelling program, well-managed sustainable fisheries are recognised and rewarded throughout the seafood supply chain.

Over 700 fisheries around the world, representing 19% of the annual global marine catch, are now engaged in the MSC program and MSC certified and labelled seafood products are now available in over 66 countries. Through partnerships and collective endeavour, the MSC is on a mission to end overfishing.

This is an opportunity to join a purpose-led international organisation while gaining broad exposure across HR operations, international payroll, reporting, systems and wider HR projects.

Additional Information

12-month Fixed Term Contract
London-based
35 hours per week
Flexible working
25 days annual leave
Pension from day one, with enhanced employer contributions after six months
4x death in service insurance
If you're an experienced HR professional with international HR and payroll experience who enjoys a broad, hands-on role and working within a collaborative environment, please apply and I will be in touch.

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