HR Operations Manager

Michael Page (UK); Worcester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy seeks an experienced HR Operations Manager to oversee a dedicated team and enhance service delivery. This role involves managing HR operations, ensuring compliance, and contributing to strategic HR initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing HR operations in a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and payroll processes.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of HR Advisors and Administrators.
• Ensure compliance with payroll-related HR administration.
• Drive process improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Problem Solving

Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Job description

• Leadership opportunity in a strategic HR function
• Working across a wide range of HR activities

About Our Client

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for operational excellence, leadership, and continuous improvement? We're looking for a HR Operations Manager to lead our dedicated team and deliver a high-quality, responsive HR service to staff and managers across the organisation.

Job Description

As a HR Operations Manager:

• Leading and supporting a team of HR Advisors and Administrators to ensure efficient and accurate delivery of core HR services.
• Providing expert guidance on contracts, terms and conditions, and employment policies.
• Overseeing payroll-related HR administration and ensuring compliance with legislation and audit requirements.
• Acting as the point of expertise for right to work checks, immigration processes, and UKVI compliance.
• Working closely with HR colleagues to support organisational reporting (e.g. HESA), Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests.
• Driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Supporting strategic HR projects and contributing to the ongoing development of policies, systems, and training.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience managing HR operations or shared services in a complex organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, payroll processes, right to work and immigration compliance.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Confidence in working with stakeholders across multiple departments, and representing HR in cross-functional settings.

What's on Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead a high-performing HR operations team, contribute to strategic initiatives, and play a key role in improving the staff experience across the organisation. You'll work with a collaborative and supportive HR function that values professionalism, integrity, and innovation.

The closing date for applications is is Tuesday 20th May 2025 and interviews will take place on Thursday 5th June 2025.