People Operations & Data Specialist – Kings Cross, London

Universal Music Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational music corporation in Greater London is seeking a People Operations and Data Specialist. The successful candidate will manage HR records to ensure accuracy, support efficiency in operations, and assist with data audits for the Annual Compensation Review. Strong communication skills and knowledge of Workday are essential. Additionally, the role requires an attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly. This position offers a collaborative environment while necessitating autonomy in tasks.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle highly sensitive data with confidentiality.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills across the business.
• Experience in cross-functional groups and multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate onboarding documentation and checks.
• Support the Annual Compensation Review process.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Time-management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Tools

Workday

MS Office

ServiceNow

SharePoint

Job description

**About the role**The People Operations and Data Specialist is responsible for ensuring all people/HR records are accurate and up to checks, answering queries in a timely manner and producing relevant reporting that drives efficiency across the team and supports improved decision-making. This role will work alongside our People Business Partners and Advisers and will be a key contributor to our People Operations, Data and Systems teams in the UK. Excellent communication, collaboration, attention to detail, discretion and customer service skills are essential for this role, as is a good knowledge of Workday. **A Day in the Life of a People Operations & Data Specialist**Ensuring a seamless handover of new starters from Talent Acquisition Operations. This includes checking that onboarding paperwork is complete and right to work checks are completed and recorded. Work with the relevant People Adviser where necessary.Supporting the Annual Compensation Review process, including data audits ahead of the Advanced Compensation launch. Support the wider People Operations, Data and Systems functions by:Assisting in identifying and addressing opportunities for internal process improvement by eliminating unnecessary procedures, automating applicable tasks and simplifying actions wherever possible.**Skills/Abilities:** Strong time-management, organisational and interpersonal skills, including effective written and verbal communication.Excellent attention to detail, strong follow-through, analytical and problem-solving skills, and sound judgement.Ability to handle highly sensitive data with confidentiality and discretion, and to exercise appropriate judgment.Strong stakeholder-management skills and the ability to build effective relationships across the business. A team-oriented approach balanced with ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Experience working in cross-functional groups and across multiple countries.- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.**Experience:** Experience of initiating Workday business processes covering the full employee life cycle, from requisition creation and hiring through to job changes and terminations.Proficient in MS Office, with strong Excel skills, and experience working in SharePoint. Experience of using ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or similar tools.