HR Operations & Policy Manager (13 month FTC) - Jupiter Asset Management Ltd in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy job platform is seeking an HR Operations Manager to drive HR process improvements and oversee compliance across the employee lifecycle. The role requires strong leadership skills to manage a small team and ensure the seamless integration of company policies and practices. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in HR operations, knowledge of employment law, and experience in process automation. This is a maternity cover position with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR Operations or HR Generalist roles, ideally in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR policy frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience in process improvement and service delivery.
• Experience overseeing HR operational aspects of company integrations.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR operational processes and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Lead HR automation initiatives and oversee the employee lifecycle.
• Provide leadership to HR Assistants and Advisors, ensuring quality service.

Skills

HR Operations management

Knowledge of employment law

Process improvement

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Tools

HR Systems (Workday highly beneficial)

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Background
The HR Operations Manager will be responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of HR operational processes across the employee lifecycle. This includes ownership of policies, compliance with employment legislation, and ensuring excellence in HR service delivery. The role will lead a small team of HR Assistants and Advisors, driving efficiency, automation, and collaboration across HR and the wider business. A key element of the role will also be to oversee the operational aspects of company integrations, ensuring smooth alignment of data, processes, and employee experience. This is a maternity cover initial 13 month fixed term contract with the potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy & Compliance
  • Ownership of the Jupiter Group employment policy suite, ensuring policies remain legally and regulatorily compliant while continuously improving clarity and simplicity.
  • Lead the annual monitoring of employment legislation changes across multiple geographies, ensuring appropriate updates to policies, contracts, and HR practices to remain fully compliant with local employment laws.
• HR Operations & Process Management
  • Map, streamline, and deliver generalist HR processes efficiently and effectively, ensuring excellent collaboration across teams.
  • Lead HR automation initiatives within the generalist space, embedding digital tools and process enhancements to improve scalability and employee experience.
  • Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from offer stage through to exit, ensuring seamless processes and an excellent employee experience.
  • Support and advise on operational processes carried out by the HR Generalist team, including onboarding, changes, exits, and resolution of employee/manager queries received via the HR inbox or directly by HR colleagues.
  • Oversee the operational aspects of company integrations, ensuring alignment of HR data, systems, and processes, and a consistent experience for employees.
• Team Leadership
  • Manage and prioritise the workflow of HR Assistants and Advisors, ensuring a high-quality, timely, and consistent service to the HR Business Partnering team and the wider HR function.
  • Provide coaching, guidance, and development opportunities to direct reports, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.

Desired Skills / Experience

• Proven experience in HR Operations or HR Generalist roles, ideally within financial services or other highly regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR policy frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrable experience in process improvement, automation, and service delivery within HR.
• Experience overseeing HR operational aspects of company integrations, including data migration, process harmonisation, and system alignment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build trusted relationships.
• Familiarity with HR systems (Workday highly beneficial) and confidence in leveraging data and technology to improve outcomes.
• Previous experience managing and developing a small team is strongly .

Attributes & Behaviours

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on compliance and risk management.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, continuously seeking opportunities to simplify and improve.
• Collaborative team player with a can-do mindset.
• Confident decision-maker, balancing needs of multiple stakeholders.

Additional Role Details

• This role is subject to the Conduct Rules set by the FCA.

Don’t meet every requirement? At Jupiter we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are interested in this role but don’t think your experience aligns perfectly with every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply.

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