Head of People Operations, GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Guardian Jobs; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of People Operations in Manchester. This role involves leading a dedicated HR team, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative workplace culture. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior HR role with understanding of employment law.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the People Operations team.
• Oversee policy development and ensure compliance.
• Manage payroll operations and reward processes.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Education

CIPD Level 7

Tools

HR Systems

Data Analytics

Job description

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Salary: £55,000 - £65,000, dependent on experience

Our client is brave, bold and inclusive.

Head of People Operations

Location: Manchester

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000, dependent on experience

Our client is brave, bold and inclusive.

Our client does things differently. They are on a mission to develop the next generation of talent who are ready to make an impact in the world. Now, they are looking for a highly experienced and strategic Head of People Operations to join their People and lead the delivery of first-class HR operations across the entire employee lifecycle.

The Role

As Head of People Operations, you’ll be responsible for leading a dedicated team across HR Business Partnering, Payroll, Recruitment, and Administration. Reporting to the Chief of People and Place, you will ensure legal compliance, operational excellence, and alignment with our client’s strategic goals.

You’ll champion efficient, compliant, and people-focused processes, supporting everything from onboarding to employee relations, while driving change and continuous improvement across HR systems, policy, and performance culture.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, develop, and inspire the People Operations team, ensuring best-in-class service delivery.
• Oversee policy development and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Provide strategic support on complex employee relations matters and organisational change.
• Manage payroll operations and reward processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Use people data and systems to deliver insight and guide strategic decision-making.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and high performance.
  
  
  

What They’re Looking For:

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in a senior HR role with a strong understanding of employment law and payroll operations.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations cases with legal risk awareness.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a multi-disciplinary HR team.
• A high degree of integrity, with exceptional interpersonal, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with HR systems and data analytics, with a passion for innovation and improvement.
• A values-led, collaborative approach with a genuine commitment to staff experience and wellbeing.
  
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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