HR Operations Manager

Description Canon UK; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking an HR Operations Manager to ensure efficient delivery of HR services and payroll. The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills and a robust understanding of payroll legislation, particularly in the UK. This role involves overseeing HR administration processes and leading a team within a hybrid working environment, offering a competitive salary and other benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Discount on Canon products

Minimum of 25 days personal holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a high-volume HR Shared Service Centre.
• Understanding of GDPR regulations.
• Strong experience with payroll legislation in the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end HR Administration processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for all employees.
• Lead, coach, and develop the SSC team.
• Manage the maintenance of HRIS and payroll systems.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Strong payroll knowledge

Experience with HRIS platforms

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

HRIS tools (Oracle)

Job description

Job Info

• Job Identification 434
• Job Category Human Resources
• Posting Date 01/23/2026, 03:56 PM
• Locations 4 Roundwood Avenue, Uxbridge, UB11 1ET, GB (Hybrid)
• Job Function Manager

About Us

At Canon, we’ve been inspiring people to capture and share their world for over 85 years. As a global leader in imaging and innovation, we’re driven by bold ideas, collaboration, and a commitment to making a positive impact. We’re proud of our diverse, inclusive culture and our philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good. We welcome applicants from all communities and backgrounds.

• Be part of a diverse, energetic team, joining 50+ nationalities at our Stockley Park Head Office
• Enjoy hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home)
• Benefit from flexible hours, professional development, and a wide range of perks
• Minimum of 25 days of personal holiday per year with up to 5 days of available holiday purchase
• Access a competitive salary, benefits, a generous pension scheme and up to 38% discount on Canon products
• Be part of a company that values sustainability, inclusion, and your personal growth
• Great transport links- Elizabeth Line and Stockley Park low-cost Shuttle Bus and free parking on site

If you are ready to make an impact – we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

Canon UK are looking for someone to lead and manage the HR Operations ensuring the efficient, accurate, and compliant delivery of payroll and HR operational services across the organisation. This leadership role is pivotal in driving service excellence, process optimisation, and continuous improvement in HR operations, while ensuring alignment with organisational goals and employment legislation.

Our salary for this role will be circa £75,000 with a bonus (10%) and a car allowance

Responsibilities

HR Operations

• Oversee the end-to-end HR Administration processes including onboarding, offboarding, contract management and employee changes
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures across the shared service centre
• Manage HR data integrity and reporting, ensuring GDPR compliance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline HR processes and enhance employee experience

Payroll Management

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of monthly payroll for all employees
• Liaise with finance and external payroll providers to ensure compliance with tax and pension regulations
• Resolve complex payroll queries and ensure robust audit trails
• Monitor and implement legislative changes affecting payroll and benefits

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the SSC team to deliver high-quality service
• Set clear performance objectives and KPIs for the team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer service

Systems & Reporting

• Oversee the maintenance and optimisation of HRIS and payroll systems
• Ensure accurate and timely HR metrics and dashboards for senior leadership
• Support system upgrades and implementations as needed

Qualifications

Essential:

• Excellent communicator, at all levels
• Strong payroll knowledge, ideally with experience in UK and Ireland legislation
• Experience with HRIS platforms (ideally Oracle)
• Proven experience of managing a high-volume HR Shared Service Centre
• Understanding of GDPR
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

• Experience of leading a multi-skilled team
• ADP Payroll experience

Canon Leadership Principles

• Inspires a shared vision
• Is courageous and has conviction
• Ensures delivery of the outcome
• Understands the customer
• Drives growth and innovation
• Inspires and motivates others
• Collaborates building trust-based relationshipsDevelops self, others and the organisation

Our salary for this role will be circa £75,000 with a bonus (10%) and a car allowance