People Operations Analyst

Your Mission

• Own the integrity and quality of all employee data across all aspects of the People function, ensuring compliance with GDPR and internal policies
• Act as a super user of all People systems, e.g. Hibob, Peakon, Lever, DocuSign, KeyNote, and Excel, ensuring accurate data management and process optimisation
• Coordinate People processes across the full employee lifecycle – from onboarding and performance management to offboarding
• Ensure 100% accuracy in HR records, maintaining GDPR compliance and company policies
• Provide reports & insights on general People activity, tracking employee data regularly to support data-driven decision-making
• Manage benefit and reward programmes, liaising with third parties and overseeing annual review processes
• Support the annual variable pay and share option programmes, serving as the primary contact for finance in the global payroll process
• Be the first point of contact for employee HR queries, resolving at least 90% directly and escalating complex cases when necessary
• Support recruitment processes when needed by conducting background checks, assisting in shortlisting, scheduling interviews, and issuing employment contracts
• Be the Regulatory Champion for the department, identifying continual improvement opportunities for People processes
• Ensure full adherence to all data privacy responsibilities, safeguarding employee information and maintaining compliance standards
• Own employee communication channels, ensuring timely HR updates and engagement initiatives
• Provide general People support to the business as required, ensuring a seamless employee experience

From day one in this role, we’ll expect you to have

• 2-3 years of experience in a People Operations, HR Analyst, or People Coordinator role, with a strong focus on data and process management
• Proficiency in HR systems (e.g. Hibob, Lever, DocuSign) and strong aptitude for HRIS, ATS, and data-driven People processes
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in reporting and deriving insights from employee data
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of People processes and best practices, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll, and compliance
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail) and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in employee data, reports, and compliance documentation
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and ensure GDPR compliance in all HR processes
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively support employees and collaborate across teams
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, can-do attitude to drive process improvements

It’s great, but not required, if you have

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance
• A strong passion for people and creating a great employee experience
• A strong understanding of HR processes and best practices

You will thrive at Huma if you are

• Detail oriented - working with people’s health means we obsess over every detail and make sure we get it right
• A hard-worker - you are relentless in your pursuit of excellence, showing dedication and ownership in everything you do
• A Self-solver - you are resourceful and  seek solutions through collaboration
• A strong communicator - you practice open and clear dialogue, while listening with fairness 
• A Problem-solver - a passion to creatively find solutions that solve one of the biggest global challenges – human longevity
• A collaborator - you achieve some of the greatest results by working together

What we can offer you

• Competitive pension scheme & salary sacrifice with Aviva
• Prioritisation of your health and wellbeing with ClassPass
• EAP scheme and gym membership discount with Aviva
• Progressive private health insurance with Aviva
• AIG Life & income protection scheme
• Generous share options - every employee is an owner
• 25 days paid vacation + UK bank holidays
• Bike2Work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Family first culture - giving the flexibility you need
• Growth & development opportunities

Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) for the first 6 months

• Manage key employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, offboarding, performance management, contracts, benefits, compliance) independently, seeking guidance on complex matters
• Resolve 90% of HR queries directly, escalating only complex cases
• Ensure accurate and timely interview scheduling, candidate communications, and feedback tracking
• Maintain 100% accuracy in HR records, adhering to GDPR and company policies
• Own employee communication channels, ensuring timely HR updates
• Deliver reports on recruitment, employee satisfaction, and compliance, providing actionable insights