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People Operations Specialist (Senior)Hybrid – Hemel Hempstead£45k - £50k per annum + benefitsPermanent Forward Role is partnering with a Tech Organisation that has been through a period of substantial growth and now looking to add a Senior People Operations Specialist (Senior) as they continue to build a high‑impact, future‑focused People function.In this role, you’ll be the trusted expert for managers on day‑to‑day people matters, leading ER cases with confidence and sound judgement. You’ll help shape policies, streamline processes, strengthen governance, and use data to drive smarter, scalable ways of working.Key responsibilities: Advise managers on a range of people issues with clear, pragmatic guidanceLead ER cases end to end with consistent, balanced outcomesCoach colleagues on policy interpretation and operational best practiceReview and improve policies, templates and processesIdentify opportunities to automate and standardise ways of workingStrengthen compliance, governance and operational consistencyUse people data to spot trends and risksPartner with People Partners and stakeholders to enhance the employee experienceProvide expertise on right to work and immigration processesSupport wider people projects and initiatives What you’ll bring: Strong experience in People Operations, HR Services or HR AdvisoryProven track record managing varied ER casesSolid knowledge of UK employment lawExperience improving processes, policies and operating modelsConfidence using HR systems and people dataAbility to balance experience, efficiency and complianceExcellent attention to detail and stakeholder managementCollaborative, solutions‑focused approachExposure to immigration or tech‑led environments (advantageous) You’ll join a business that values simplicity, collaboration and continuous improvement—offering real autonomy and the chance to shape better ways of working as the People function evolves. If you would like to know more, please contact Alex Wright at Forward Role recruitment or click the link to apply.As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

£50,000 – £55,000 per annum Manchester (Hybrid) Permanent, Full-TimeForward Role are seeking a Compensation Analyst to join our clients team permanently, joining an existing team.  In this role, you will play a key role in designing, analysing, and maintaining the company’s compensation frameworks. You’ll partner with HR and business leaders to ensure pay decisions are fair, competitive, and aligned with business strategy.What You’ll Be Doing Supporting the design, benchmarking, and evaluation of compensation programmes across the businessConducting market analysis to ensure salary structures remain competitiveManaging annual compensation cycles, including merit reviews and bonus processesAnalysing large data sets to provide insights and recommendations to leadershipEnsuring compliance with internal policies and external regulationsPreparing clear reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior stakeholders What We’re Looking For Experience in compensation, reward, or data-driven HR rolesStrong analytical skills with advanced Excel (or similar data tools)Knowledge of job evaluation, benchmarking, and salary structuresConfident communicator who can translate data into compelling insightsHigh attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement If you would like to know more about this role, contact Alex Wright at Forward Role or click the link to apply.As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

HR Business PartnerManchester£50,000–£60,000 plus benefitsPermanent / Hybrid working  Forward Role are partnering with a high‑growth, PE‑backed global organisation to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a fast‑paced, growing business and play a key role in shaping both the operational and strategic people agenda.What you’ll be doing Partnering with senior leaders on people strategy and organisational developmentDelivering hands‑on HR support across ER, performance, engagement and talentContribute to strategic HR projects linked to growth, culture and transformationProvide data-driven insights to influence decision-making within the leadership teamCoaching managers to build capability and drive high performanceSupporting global people initiatives and change projectsUsing HR data to influence decisions and improve outcomes What we’re looking for Proven experience in a Business Partner roleComfortable balancing strategic work with day‑to‑day HR deliveryStrong stakeholder management and influencing skillsExperience in fast‑paced, global or PE‑backed environments (ideal, not essential) If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Alex Wright at Forward Role for more details.As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

We’re partnering with a high-growth organisation looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join the team on an initial 6‑month fixed‑term contract. Talent Acquisition Partner – 6 Month FTC Chorley Hybrid £55,000 per annum  If you’re a confident recruiter within SaaS or Tech environments with the ability to influence, deliver at pace, and elevate the candidate experience from end to end—this one’s for you. As the Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering the talent agenda during a critical period of growth. You’ll own a mixed portfolio of vacancies across corporate and operational functions, partnering closely with stakeholders to understand hiring needs and bring exceptional talent into the business. You’ll act as a trusted advisor—combining data, insight, and market knowledge to guide hiring managers, streamline processes, and ensure a consistent, high‑quality recruitment experience. What You’ll Be Doing Managing the full recruitment lifecycle across multiple business areas Building strong relationships with stakeholders, advising on hiring best practice Embedding an exceptional candidate experience from application through to offer Proactively sourcing candidates using a variety of channels Managing agency relationships and negotiating terms where needed Driving recruitment process improvements and supporting wider people initiatives Representing the brand with authenticity and professionalism in the talent market What We’re Looking For Proven experience in internal recruitment or talent acquisition Comfortable managing end‑to‑end hiring in a Saas/Tech focused high growth environment Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Confident sourcing ability and market insight Passion for delivering a brilliant candidate journey Someone proactive, organised, and able to hit the ground running This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a short time, partnering with great teams and shaping the future of their talent attraction strategy. For more information please click the link to apply. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.