HR Manager

Frazer Jones; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Greater London is seeking an experienced HR Operations professional to oversee and enhance HR functions. The role entails managing employee lifecycle changes, ensuring accurate payroll, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of UK employment law and a CIPD Level 5+ qualification. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic HR initiatives and support talent development in a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR Operations or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience with HR systems, data management, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve HR operations for employee lifecycle.
• Manage payroll data and liaise with finance teams.
• Ensure HR data integrity and track key metrics.

Skills

HR Operations experience

UK employment law knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

CIPD Level 5+ qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve HR operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient employee lifecycle.
• Manage employee lifecycle changes including contracts, leavers, and internal moves.
• Own the preparation and submission of monthly payroll data, liaising with external providers and internal finance teams.
• Manage HR systems, benefits enrolment, and compliance with employment legislation.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and consistency across HR functions.
• Act as the go‑to person for employee relations matters, providing expert guidance on HR policies.
• Support talent development initiatives, including training programs and organisational change.
• Ensure HR data integrity, track key metrics, and provide insights for decision‑making.
• Engage with teams across the business to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

What You Need

• Proven experience in HR Operations or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• CIPD Level 5+ qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience with HR systems, data management, and reporting.
• A proactive and hands‑on approach, with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.

This is a great opportunity to join an organisation that values its people and is committed to continuous improvement. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth onboarding, accurate payroll inputs, and efficient handling of employee lifecycle changes - as well as supporting in strategic HR project work.

If you're looking for a new challenge and enjoy working in a hands on and operational HR position, please get in touch for more information.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.