HR Operations Manager

Henlee Resourcing; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 58,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Swindon seeks an Interim HR Operations Manager for a part-time, 12-month FTC role. This position involves leading HR operations and strategic initiatives, engaging in employee relations, and offering impactful HR support. The ideal candidate will have a background in HR leadership, a CIPD Level 5 qualification, and experience in compliance and change management.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR team leadership and managing payroll oversight.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Confident working across multiple locations with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR and Payroll teams to deliver compliant services.
• Manage complex employee relations issues, including investigations.
• Support cultural transformation initiatives within the organisation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Employee Relations

Change Management

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Interim HR Operations Manager - Part-time
12-Month FTC
Swindon
Up to £57830 + Benefits (pro rata to 29 hours / 4 day week) + Hybrid (50/50 Office vs home working)
Job Ref: ADW00583

Henlee Resourcing is excited to partner a successful SME based in Swindon, to recruit an Interim HR Operations Manager, for an initial 12-month FTC and part-time (c29 hours / 4 days per week).

This pivotal role offers the chance to influence meaningful change and help shape the future of its people operations during a time of transformation.

Working alongside the HR Director, you will deliver strategic HR initiatives, support organisational growth, and ensure day-to-day HR operations are running smoothly; leading a high-performing team, managing complex ER casework, and contributing to creating an engaged, inclusive, and values-driven workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the HR and Payroll teams to ensure a smooth, compliant and customer centric service.
• Lead on key people projects and cultural transformation initiatives
• Take the lead on the most complex employee relations issues, including leading investigations and formal hearings
• Engage with Trade Unions to build constructive, solution-focused partnerships
• Produce and interpret HR management information, to help inform people decisions and continuous improvement
• Ensure full compliance with employment law, including TUPE and best practice standards

About You:

• HR team leadership experience, including managing payroll oversight
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent
• In-depth understanding of employment law, HR best practice, and employee relations
• Strong experience across change management, engagement, policy design and project work
• Confident working across multiple (Wiltshire-based) locations - a full UK driving licence and your own car is essential.

This opportunity offers a chance to make a real impact, in a values-led organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does. If you're ready to step into a role where your operational HR expertise will be truly valued, we'd love to hear from you!

Henlee Resourcing is a specialist full service human resources recruitment consultancy operating across the Southwest, M3, M4 and M5 corridors.