Interim HR Operations Lead

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact HR Operations leadership role within a fast-growing, global organisation undergoing meaningful transformation. The business is scaling quickly, modernising its people infrastructure, and building the HR maturity needed to support ambitious growth – across multiple international hubs including London, Lagos, Athens and India.

Client Details

A London-based, leading provider of smart shipping solutions and a global ship owner/operator, managing a fleet of over $2 billion in tankers and bulkers. Founded in 2006, the company focuses on safe, efficient maritime transportation, decarbonisation, and innovative, end-to-end logistics solutions, with strong operational roots in West Africa

Description

Real ownership

This is a 360° HR Operations role where you will run, improve and professionalise people operations end to end – systems, data, onboarding, contracts, mobility, job architecture, compliance, reporting and governance.

Clear improvement agenda

You’ll immediately get stuck into meaningful priorities:

• Harmonising and standardising HR processes
• Cleaning and structuring the HR data foundation
• Tightening visa/immigration SLAs
• Professionalising job titles and documentation
• Automating parts of onboarding
• Bringing discipline to HR governance, controls and reporting

Growing global footprint

The organisation is expanding internationally, with workforce growth planned across all offices – including doubling headcount in Nigeria. You’ll support the operational side of that expansion, including new office setups, workforce planning and aligning people processes across jurisdictions.

Technology & systems evolution

• BambooHR is already in place and will sit under your ownership. You’ll embed reporting discipline, improve automation and ensure data integrity across the employee lifecycle. There’s also exposure to Lattice and various payroll solutions across different countries.

Profile

The Type of Person Who Thrives Here

Someone who is:

• Commercial, pragmatic and data-driven
• Strong in HR fundamentals and comfortable running all core HR processes
• Calm and structured, even under pace and ambiguity
• Happy being hands-on while also elevating standards
• Excited by building rather than inheriting perfect structures
• Comfortable operating in a global, entrepreneurial SME environment
• This role is ideal for someone who wants to build, fix and improve, rather than just maintain.
• experience working in standalone roles
• Professional sector experience

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate between £500 up wards.
• Opportunity to work in a key role within the transport and distribution sector.
• Temporary position based in London, providing valuable industry experience.
• Collaborative working environment with a focus on operational efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to make a meaningful impact. Apply today to join a reputable organisation in London’s shipping/