HR Specialist – Sunderland

The HR Specialist position in Sunderland involves delivering comprehensive HR support throughout the employee lifecycle, collaborating with managers and staff to ensure compliant and efficient HR operations aligned with global standards. Responsibilities include managing core HR processes such as onboarding, offboarding, and contract updates, and supporting organisation design initiatives. The role requires providing expert advice on HR policies and employment law, as well as supporting recruitment and HR systems administration. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, a professional HR certification, and experience in HR operations within a multinational environment. Key skills include knowledge of HR information systems like SAP SuccessFactors, employment legislation, and process improvement techniques. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to diversity, wellbeing, and employee engagement initiatives, supporting a positive organisational culture.