Human Resources Operations Manager

Bevan Brittan LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bevan Brittan LLP is seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to lead the delivery of HR operations across the firm. You will oversee employee lifecycle processes, HR systems and data, payroll, and governance, ensuring efficient, compliant operations and a high-quality employee experience.

The role is hybrid with flexibility in structuring your week, and you will shape the future of HR Operations within a leading UK law firm.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing HR operations teams.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and external providers.
• Experience with HR systems, data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead our HR Operations team.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes.
• Drive operational excellence.
• Own HR systems and data.
• Oversee key operational services.
• Governance and compliance.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

HR systems

Data reporting

Payroll knowledge

AI and automation

Education

Degree

CIPD qualification

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Workday

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking HR Operations Manager to join our friendly and supportive HR team. This is a newly created role and an exciting opportunity to lead the future of HR Operations at one of the UK's leading law firms, shaping and developing this function.

As our HR Operations Manager, you'll lead the delivery of HR operations across the firm, with responsibility for HR service delivery, employee lifecycle processes, systems, data, payroll and operational governance. You'll play a key role in ensuring our processes are efficient, compliant and deliver an outstanding experience for colleagues and mangers.

We work in a hybrid way across the firm and, in line with the needs of the role, can offer a high level of flexibility in how you structure your working week.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead our HR Operations team
• Manage employee lifecycle processes
• Drive operational excellence
• Own HR systems and data
• Oversee key operational services
• Governance and compliance

What we're looking for from you

You will be:

• An experienced HR Operations Manager, or an experienced HR professional with a strong operational background
• Ideally experienced working within a HR function in a law firm
• Experienced in leading and developing teams to deliver high quality HR services
• Skilled in managing HR systems, data and reporting
• Knowledgeable about payroll processes and working with external providers
• Naturally collaborative, building strong relationships across HR and the wider business
• Commercially aware, with a good understanding of how HR Operations supports wider business objectives
• Confident using HR systems and data to improve decision making and service delivery
• Curious about technology and innovative ways of working, preferably with experience in using AI and automation to improve processes
• Experienced supporting the implementation or enhancement of HR systems or rewards and benefits technology would be beneficial
• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant professional experience.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous, although not essential

Make a Real Impact

Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Explore our markets and services here.

We are highly ranked across the legal directories and our 25/26 results confirmed thirteen years of consecutive growth.

Our Responsible Business pillars influence how we work together and motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities.

We support our people to be their best and, through our hybrid working model, we offer the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.

We’re looking for the best people to share in our ambition and success. Visit our Life page to discover what life at Bevan Brittan could look like for you.