Head of HR Operations (5 months, PAYE)

F.J. WILSON; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent professional organisation in Greater London is seeking a Head of HR Operations to lead its HR function. This role involves managing a team, overseeing recruitment and payroll, and ensuring HR practices align with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered member of CIPD with extensive HR experience, strong knowledge of UK employment laws, and excellent interpersonal skills. This is a hybrid position, offering competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and compliance.
• Proven track record in leading recruitment and performance management.
• Experience in managing complex employee relations issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HR operations including recruitment and payroll.
• Line manage HR team members, supporting development and performance.
• Develop and implement effective HR strategies and processes.
• Drive compliance with employment law.

Skills

Extensive HR operations experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Interpersonal skills

Analytical and solutions-focused

Education

Chartered member of CIPD

Job description

Head of HR Operations (5 months, PAYE)

Are you a strategic HR leader with a passion for operational excellence?

We are seeking a dynamic Head of HR Operations to lead and deliver a professional, high-performing HR function for a prominent professional organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive HR strategy, enhance operational processes, and lead a talented team within an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of HR, you will oversee the HR Operations team, including HR Managers and Administrators. Your remit will cover recruitment, payroll, performance management, employee relations, organisational change, and HR systems, ensuring HR practices align with the organisation’s strategic objectives.

You will act as a bridge between senior management and operational teams, creating an empowering environment for staff, and ensuring HR services support both organisational and individual needs.

Key facts:

• Contract: Full time, temporary contract, PAYE, until May 2026
• Location: Hybrid - home-based blended, with 2 days per week working from offices in central London
• Gross Pay rate (PAYE) ranges from £36.97 per hour+ holiday pay to £41.29 per hour + holiday pay
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, core hours 10:00 - 16:00

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead and manage HR operations, including recruitment, payroll, employee relations, performance management, and HR systems.
• Line manage HR team members, supporting their development and performance.
• Deputise for the Director of HR as needed.
• Develop and implement effective HR strategies and processes.
• Drive organisational change, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice.
• Maintain accurate HR data and reporting to inform decision-making.
• Support initiatives to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion across HR operations.
• Oversee HR aspects of organisational projects, restructures, and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Chartered member of the CIPD with extensive HR operations experience at a senior level.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven track record in leading recruitment, employee relations, payroll, and performance management.
• Experience in leading organisational change and managing complex employee relations issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical, pragmatic, and solutions-focused, with experience producing HR metrics and reports.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

Our client

Our client is a prominent professional body based, dedicated to advancing the health care field. It plays a crucial role in supporting medical/health professionals, providing resources, education, and guidance to enhance the quality of health care. Recognized for its commitment to excellence, they serve as a key hub for medical professionals, fostering collaboration, research, and the continuous improvement of health services.

Interested?

For a confidential conversation with FJWilson Talent, please contact us on 0203 195 3600, or email us at [e-mail]

Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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