HR Operations Manager

Flat Fee Recruiter; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Nottingham is seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to lead their HR team. This role involves developing workforce strategies, overseeing HR functions, and driving impactful change. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR management experience, in-depth knowledge of UK employment law, and a CIPD qualification. Offering a permanent, full-time position with flexible working options, competitive salary, and benefits.

Benefits

Agile working policy

Family-friendly working patterns

24 days annual leave plus additional days

Access to defined benefit pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Access to on-site gym

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive generalist HR management experience covering all HR activities.
• In-depth understanding of UK employment law and public sector pension regulations.
• Experience developing compliant policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a professional HR team, setting clear objectives.
• Oversee core HR functions including employee relations and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-led insights.

Skills

HR management experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Experience in unionized environments

Education

Chartered Member of CIPD

Job description

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an HR Operations Manager to join their team!

HR Operations Manager
Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8PP

• Full time, Monday – Friday (37 hours per week)
• Permanent position
• Grade 9: £56,091- £61,687

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

We are looking for an HR Operations Manager who is ready to lead transformational change and shape the future of our HR department. People are our most valuable resource, and as HR Operations Manager at NFRS you’ll play a vital role in shaping our culture and strategic decision making with your energy, vision, and commitment, helping us build a workforce that meets the challenges of the future. You will manage a high-performing, professional team to deliver impactful change across NFRS by managing projects that support our people and organisational development goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of workforce strategies that align with organisational priorities
• Lead and manage a professional HR team, setting clear objectives aligned to strategic goals
• Provide expert, legally informed, professional advice to NFRS on complex employee relations issues
• Maintaining relationships with employee representative bodies through consultation and negotiation
• Oversee core HR functions including employee relations, policy development, recruitment, performance, and development
• Drive continuous improvement of both the HR function and our people through data-led insights, policy updates and service innovation
• Act as a key advisor on pension governance, liaising with key stakeholders in the pensions arena to provide technical advice and manage disputes
• Lead on HR project management activities through cross-functional project groups

Why NFRS?

• Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy, which allows our employees to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility
• Flexibility – We are family-friendly and are open to considering different working patterns that help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part-time working
• Annual Leave - 24 days of annual leave with an extra three concessionary days, plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing - As a Service, we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees, which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service, you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card, which enables discounts on shopping and eating out
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities, which will help you advance your career

Experience/Qualification

• Extensive generalist HR management experience covering the full range of Human Resources activities.
• Chartered Member of CIPD
• In-depth understanding of UK employment law and public sector pension scheme regulations.
• Experience developing compliant policies and procedures
• Experience working within a unionised environment, interacting directly with Trade Union representatives
• Experience leading and managing a team
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability and self-awareness to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today, and you will be directed to the company website to submit an application form.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Closing Date: 17th August 2025

Interview Date: WC 15th September 2025

Further Information

We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments.

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people, and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Police Vetting check. Applicants must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years to be eligible for a Police Vetting check.

The recruitment process for this role will include a report, a stakeholder panel, and an interview. More information will be provided at each stage.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Other suitable skills and experience include Senior HR Manager, Head of HR, People & Culture Manager, HR Business Partner, Organisational Development Manager, Employee Relations Manager, HR Director, Workforce Planning Manager, Strategic HR Manager, HR Services Manager.