Head of People Ops & Workforce Strategy

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Glasgow is seeking a Head Of Workforce Planning & People Operations to oversee workforce strategy and operations. The role involves managing recruitment, retention, payroll, and analysis of workforce data. Ideal candidates should possess HR management experience and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary of £45,000 plus benefits, including healthcare and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellbeing support

23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in HR/workforce management, preferably in a leadership role.
• Experience managing casual/worker status staff and leading volume recruitment campaigns.
• Proven success in retention strategies, talent planning, and resource deployment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategy, planning, and execution of workforce operations.
• Lead large-scale recruitment campaigns for casual staff.
• Develop and implement retention strategies to improve employee satisfaction.
• Strategically allocate workforce resources to meet operational demands.
• Oversee payroll for casual staff, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Act as the primary point of contact for casual workforce HR issues.
• Track and analyse workforce metrics to inform decision-making.

Skills

Strategic thinking aligned to workforce planning and organisational goals

Strong leadership, team management, and employee relations skills

Recruitment and retention expertise, including D&I initiatives

Payroll management experience

Analytical and data-driven approach

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job description

A leading catering company in Glasgow is seeking a Head Of Workforce Planning & People Operations to oversee workforce strategy and operations. The role involves managing recruitment, retention, payroll, and analysis of workforce data. Ideal candidates should possess HR management experience and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary of £45,000 plus benefits, including healthcare and generous leave entitlements.