HR Operations Manager

HR Heads Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to lead a small team and ensure compliance and efficiency within HR operations. The successful candidate will manage recruitment, payroll, and administration while delivering innovative HR services. They should have proven experience leading HR functions, strong knowledge of employment legislation, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a salary of up to £55k along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing HR operations and leading multi-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of UK & Ireland employment and payroll legislation.
• Skilled in HR systems and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations including recruitment, payroll, and HR administration.
• Drive process improvements and compliance with legislation.
• Manage HR projects including system upgrades and policy reviews.

Skills

Managing HR operations

Knowledge of UK & Ireland employment legislation

HRIS experience

Excellent communication

Data analysis

Proactive approach

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards

Degree-level education

Job description

HR Operations Manager required to lead a small team, being the life-engine for the HR function in the business. An exciting role, reporting to HRD.

Location: Hampshire Added: 04/12/25 Salary: Up to £55k + Excellent Benefits

This role is managed by:

Jake Lewis

HR Operations Manager
Basingstoke
UP to £55K + Benefits

Are you an experienced HR leader ready to take ownership of operational excellence? We’re looking for a dynamic HR Operations Manager to join our UK & Ireland team and lead the delivery of high-quality HR services across recruitment, payroll, and administration.

About the Role As a key member of the HR leadership team, you’ll oversee the full spectrum of HR operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement. You’ll manage a multi-skilled team and work closely with senior stakeholders to align HR initiatives with business objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead HR operations including recruitment, payroll, and HR administration.
• Drive process improvements and champion innovative change across HR systems and services.
• Ensure compliance with UK & Ireland employment legislation and GDPR.
• Oversee accurate payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Deliver employee engagement and CSR initiatives that foster an inclusive, positive culture.
• Partner with Finance and other business functions to integrate HR processes.
• Use data and analytics to provide insights for evidence-based decision making.
• Manage HR projects including system upgrades, audits, and policy reviews.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing HR operations and leading multi-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of UK & Ireland employment and payroll legislation.
• Skilled in HR systems and digital tools (HRIS experience essential).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse HR data and produce actionable insights.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) and degree-level education preferred.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, solution-focused approach.