Human Resources Operations Manager - FTC

Totum Partners; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm seeks an experienced HR Operations Manager for a 12-15 month fixed-term contract in London. The role involves managing payroll, compensation and benefits while ensuring compliance with HR processes. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in HR operations and a working knowledge of pensions. This is a mid-senior level position, emphasizing a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is preferred.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly payroll and coordinate with external providers.
• Manage pension administration and employee benefits programs.
• Maintain employee data in HRIS and ensure compliance with employment legislation.

Skills

Solid experience in payroll, compensation, and benefits

Excellent pensions knowledge (Aviva preferred)

High proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Proactive and able to work independently

Job description

Overview

A leading international law firm has a brilliant opportunity for an experienced HR Operations Manager to join them on a 12-15 month FTC. This fixed-term maternity cover role, based in London, involves delivering expert, client-focused support across payroll, compensation, and benefits. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the HR Operations Manager will maintain accurate, compliant, and efficient HR processes for the London office. Responsibilities include overseeing payroll administration, benefits management, and HR operations to ensure high service standards.

Responsibilities

• Payroll & Compensation: Support monthly payroll, coordinate with external providers, assist with salary and bonus reviews, and handle reward data requests.
• Benefits Administration: Manage pension administration, review and manage employee benefits programs, and provide employee communications.
• HR Operations: Maintain employee data in HRIS, ensure compliance with employment legislation, support onboarding/offboarding, and manage compliance training.

Skills & Attributes

• Solid experience in payroll, compensation, and benefits.
• Excellent pensions knowledge (Aviva preferred).
• High proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Legal Services
• Law Practice
• Business Consulting and Services