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About this People Generalist - 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) role at Future Publishing

Future Publishing · Hybrid · Bath, England, United Kingdom

Team Introduction

The People Operations team sits within the broader People team to improve our overall employee experience. We optimise the employee lifecycle and use data to align staff needs with core business goals. You'll partner closely with various business units to foster a highly supportive workplace. This team empowers our people, ensuring they have the foundation to thrive every day.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior People Generalist and People Data Analyst, you'll act as the first point of contact for HR queries. You'll deliver seamless support across onboarding, offboarding, and internal moves using our HRIS, Dayforce. You'll collaborate with the People & Culture team to improve processes, manage benefits, and support key initiatives.

By providing essential support, you'll ensure a positive experience for all of our employees. You'll maintain a strong focus on accurate administration, helping us introduce smarter ways of working across the business.

What you'll do

  • Administer accurate and timely processes for onboarding, offboarding, and internal moves.
  • Manage and deliver weekly Day 1 orientation sessions alongside fellow People Generalists.
  • Maintain HR systems, employee files, and documentation accurately within Dayforce.
  • Provide administrative support for absence management, probation, and parental leave.
  • Respond to first-line employee relations queries from employees and managers.
  • Support the People & Culture team with process improvements and benefits administration.

What you’ll bring

  • Experience using Dayforce or a similar HRIS platform.
  • Organisational skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
  • A collaborative approach to building positive relationships across the business.
  • Excellent attention to detail for managing HR data and contracts.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and improving established HR processes

What's in it for you
The expected range for this role is £26,500 - £32,000

This is a hybrid role, working two (2) days per week from our Bath Office.


… Plus more great perks, which include;

  • Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
  • When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
  • Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
  • Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
  • Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan


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Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!
Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table - it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.


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About Future Publishing

We are Future

Connectors. Creators. Experience Makers

Future is a global multi-platform media company and leading digital publisher, with scalable brands and diversified revenue streams. We are dedicated to connecting over 300 million people worldwide with their passions, through expert content, world-class events and cutting-edge proprietary technology. We have big ambitions to transform media and change people’s lives.

We have a market-leading portfolio of over 220 brands spanning across technology, gaming, TV & entertainment, women’s lifestyle, music, sport, creative and photography, home interest and B2B. You may have heard of us…

But a stellar heritage isn’t enough. We continue to grow our portfolio and launch new brands, restlessly looking to improve, innovate and push the boundaries of what can be done. We develop leading-edge technology which is disrupting the media marketplace.

Together, we’re exceeding the expectations of everyone we exist for – our audiences, clients, staff and shareholders. In a short space of time, Future has transformed into an innovative global media platform.

We reap the rewards too, of course, with a fun and creative place to work with endless opportunities to forge a career. We believe in teamwork that transcends location, so we don’t have a Future HQ but a globally connected workforce across the UK, US, Europe and Australia

Every kind of talent is celebrated here.. We hire for person not for the role, looking for people who share our ambitions to be bold and innovate, making Future a global success story.

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