Human Resources Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in HR operations is looking for an HR Operations Manager for a 7-month FTC role in Coventry. The successful candidate will oversee a team to ensure operational excellence, develop global HR processes, and support international expansion. The role offers flexibility with remote working options and requires candidates with experience managing HR operations in a global context.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar HR Ops role within a global business.
• Experience managing a team focused on operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily HR operations, including onboarding, payroll, and offboarding.
• Managing the EMEA HR Ops team and aligning service delivery with business needs.
• Contributing to HRIS project, testing, and user requirements definition.

Skills

Team Management

Operational Excellence

Compliance

Project Management

Employee Experience

Job description

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Human Resources Operations Manager, Coventry

Client:

HRLife Ltd

Location:

Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

HRLife is seeking an HR Operations Manager for an initial 7-month FTC to cover a leave period. The role involves managing a team of operational HR experts, working closely with the business to drive operational excellence, participating in projects, and supporting the business as it grows.

You will develop global standards, frameworks, and processes across HR operations to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance. Collaborating with HR teams worldwide, you will ensure adherence to governance frameworks and support escalated employee lifecycle issues.

Additional responsibilities include overseeing operational activities during international expansion and supporting the global HRIS implementation.

This position is based in Oxford three days a week with two remote days, ideal for someone seeking a dynamic, multi-faceted role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading daily HR operations, including onboarding, payroll, employment changes, documentation, and offboarding
• Managing the EMEA HR Ops team, supporting their development and workload management
• Aligning service delivery with business needs, compliance, and employee experience
• Establishing governance frameworks, SOPs, and quality standards globally
• Creating global onboarding, documentation, and policy templates
• Collaborating with regional HR teams to ensure consistent standards while respecting local compliance
• Monitoring adherence to governance and resolving deviations
• Facilitating knowledge sharing and best practices globally
• Leading cross-regional reviews for continuous improvement
• Supporting setup of new operations for HR activities
• Contributing to HRIS project, including testing and defining user requirements
• Supporting change management and training for system adoption
• Post-implementation support for system enhancements
• Managing global HR reporting on headcount, attrition, organizational structure, and demographics
• Ensuring data accuracy in HR systems for analytics
• Supporting global mobility processes

Applicants should have prior experience in a similar HR Ops role within a global business, managing a team focused on operational excellence.