Head of HR Operations

Artis Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Artis Recruitment is seeking a Head of HR Operations for a growing client in Birmingham. This strategic role involves leading a talented HR team to enhance systems and processes, ensuring compliance and fostering employee engagement. You will partner with senior leaders to drive business transformation within a hybrid work model, making it an exciting opportunity for seasoned HR professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR operations in a multi-site environment.
• Knowledge of UK payroll and benefits legislation.
• Collaboration and leadership skills in a results-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve payroll, benefits, and reward operations.
• Oversee HR systems and data analytics for business decisions.
• Drive compliance and automation initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data-driven decision-making

Process improvement

Education

Proven experience in HR operations

Job description

Artis is working with a growing client who is looking for a Head of HR Operations. You'll take charge of a talented team covering payroll, benefits, and HR systems. Your mission? To deliver streamlined, compliant, and people centric services that support growth and engage employees at every level.

You'll own and enhance core operational processes, from pay and benefits to data, systems, and compliance, while acting as a trusted advisor to senior HR leaders and business units. This is a true leadership position where your expertise in strategy, systems, and team development will shine.

This is hybrid role with 2 days per week in the office.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead and continuously improve payroll, benefits, and reward operations.
Oversee and optimise HR systems and data analytics to support business decisions.
Drive process improvement, compliance, and automation initiatives.
Coach and develop a collaborative, high-performing team.
Partner with leaders and stakeholders across the business to embed a high-quality, consistent employee experience.
Support major transformation and change programmes to future-proof the organisation.

The Successful Candidate

Proven experience leading HR operations, payroll, or reward teams in a complex, multi-site environment.
Knowledge of UK payroll and benefits legislation.
Strong strategic thinking and data driven decision-making skills.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
Expertise in implementing new systems and driving process change
A collaborative leadership style that inspires and develops others

Tis is a fantastic opportunity to join and organisation on an exciting journey.

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