HR Operations Lead - Generalist

Aquinas College; Hazel Grove; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquinas College in Stockport is seeking a Senior Human Resources Advisor (Generalist) to take full operational ownership of day-to-day HR processes, lead the HR team, and ensure smooth transactional workflows.

You will manage general employee relations casework, oversee administrative workflows, and maintain SCR compliance in line with KCSIE frameworks, reporting to the Director of Personnel.

Salary scale £35,395–£39,957 FTE; 37 hours per week. Closing date: 28 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and experienced HR professional with a passion for operational excellence.
• Proven ability to manage a team and oversee day-to-day HR processes.
• Experience handling general employee relations casework and transactional workflows.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational ownership of day-to-day HR processes.
• Lead and manage the core HR team and transactional workflows.
• Manage general employee relations casework and safeguarding of records.

Skills

HR generalist

Team leadership

Employee relations

Process improvement

KCSIE compliance

Education

HR qualification

Tools

HRIS

SCR management

Job description

Aquinas College in Stockport is seeking a Senior Human Resources Advisor (Generalist) to take full operational ownership of day-to-day HR processes, lead the HR team, and ensure smooth transactional workflows.

You will manage general employee relations casework, oversee administrative workflows, and maintain SCR compliance in line with KCSIE frameworks, reporting to the Director of Personnel.

Salary scale £35,395–£39,957 FTE; 37 hours per week. Closing date: 28 September 2026.