People Operations Specialist

About the role

Obsidian is seeking a People Operations Specialist to provide high‑quality HR administration across the employee lifecycle. Working remotely from the UK, you will support the People Team in delivering a seamless, compliant, and engaging colleague experience.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver end‑to‑end HR administration including onboarding, off‑boarding, probations, absence reporting, contract variations and renewals.
• Maintain accurate employee records in BambooHR and SharePoint, performing regular data audits.
• Own post‑hire onboarding and leaver processes to reflect People First values.
• Support the Head of People & Talent with timely HR reports and dashboards.
• Provide administrative assistance to Finance for payroll and benefits actions.
• Contribute to People Team projects that improve policies, processes and employee experience.
• Offer first‑line guidance on HR processes, systems and documentation.

Required profile

• Experience in HR administration and employee lifecycle management.
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple business areas and support leaders.
• Proactive approach to improving employee experience.

Required skills

• BambooHR
• SharePoint

What we offer

• 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to work in a purpose‑driven, international professional services firm.