HR Project SpecialistNear Reading (driver required)Salary: £250 per day umbrellaContract Type: Interim 4-6 monthsAbout the OpportunityWe are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and forward-thinking organisation to recruit an experienced HR Project Specialist.This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where HR systems, payroll accuracy, and data-driven decision-making are central to operational success.Our client is seeking a hands-on HR professional who combines strong payroll expertise with advanced reporting and systems capability. This is not a purely strategic role - it requires someone who enjoys getting into the detail, improving processes, and delivering practical solutions that make a measurable impact.The RoleReporting into the HR leadership team, you will play a key role in delivering HR and payroll-related projects while strengthening reporting, controls, and data accuracy across the function.You will act as the bridge between HR operations, payroll, and data analytics - ensuring processes are efficient, compliant, and fit for purpose.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support end-to-end HR and payroll projectsReview and enhance HR and payroll processes, identifying efficiencies and improvementsWork closely with payroll providers and systems (ADP or similar) to ensure smooth operationsExtract, validate, and analyse complex HR and payroll dataDesign and deliver Power BI dashboards and meaningful management reportsImprove and automate manual spreadsh