HR Operations Lead (part-time)

Morgan Law client; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative arts organization in central London seeks an HR Operations Lead for a part-time position (21 hours/week). This standalone role involves managing HR operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting inclusive practices. Strong experience in HR operations and knowledge of UK employment law is required. The role offers hybrid working arrangements with a vibrant team in a purpose-led environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR operations, ideally in a standalone or SME setting.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, including the Equality Act.
• Ability to manage systems and use HR data to generate insight.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, contractual changes and offboarding.
• Ensuring compliance with employment law, GDPR and internal HR policies.
• Acting as first point of contact for HR queries, providing timely and professional advice.

Skills

HR operations experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Communication skills

Process improvement

Organizational skills

Tools

Cezanne HR system

Job description

Hybrid working (minimum 60% office-based)

£45,000 pa FTE (21 hours per week pro-rata)

HR Operations Lead
Location:central London
Hybrid Working:Minimum 60% office-based
Salary:£40,000 - 45,000 FTE per annum
Hours:Part-time, 21 hours per week
Contract:Permanent

Morgan Law are delighted to now be working exclusively with a brilliant organisation that delivers a wide range of membership services, initiatives and key industry campaigns for the creative Arts sector, to recruit their new HR Operations Lead.

Please note; this role is being offered on a part-time (21 hrs pw) basis and offers hybrid working arrangements with a requirement of 2 days pw working from the central London offices.

As HR Operations Lead you will be responsible for the delivery and continuous improvement of all HR operations, processes and systems across the organisation. This is a standalone generalist HR role, reporting to and supported by the Director of Finance and Operations, and is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for managing and developing core HR operational functions who is seeking real variety, autonomy and the opportunity to drive positive change in a purpose-led, creative environment.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, contractual changes and offboarding
• Ensuring compliance with employment law, GDPR and internal HR policies
• Acting as first point of contact for HR queries, providing timely and professional advice
• Maintaining and optimising the HR system (Cezanne) and providing accurate HR data and reporting to senior leaders
• Reviewing and developing HR policies and processes and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement
• Supporting recruitment and selection processes, including inclusive hiring practices
• Coordinating learning and development activity in line with the organisational plan
• Leading the annual appraisal and mid-year review processes
• Working closely with the EDI working group to support and implement inclusive practices
• Supporting payroll and cross-functional operations in collaboration with Finance and IT colleagues

To be considered you will require:

• Proven experience in HR operations, ideally in a standalone or SME setting
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, including the Equality Act
• Ability to manage systems and use HR data to generate insight
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Skilled in process improvement and implementing best practice
• Experience supporting inclusive recruitment and staff development
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills
• A background in the charity, arts or creative sectors would be beneficial but is not essential