Interim HR Ops Lead

Catalyst Partners; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in London is seeking an Interim HR Ops & Systems leader to manage both daily operations and project responsibilities within the HR department. The ideal candidate must have substantial experience with Dayforce and payroll operations, alongside strong people management skills. This role offers an engaging opportunity to lead and optimize HR processes during a transitional period.

Qualifications

• Must have experience leading payroll operations.
• Strong ability in managing teams and coordinating projects.
• Familiarity with benefits vendors and suppliers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR leads in multiple regions.
• Manage a direct report handling payroll processes.
• Lead the optimization of the HRIS platform.

Skills

Experience using Dayforce

People management

Project coordination

Understanding of payroll legislation

Education

CIPD or CIPP qualification

Job description

Overview

Catalyst Partners are working with a well established retail business with offices in London who are seeking an Interim HR Ops & Systems leader to manage a mixture of BAU and project responsibilities whilst they search for a more long term permanent option.

The Role:

• You will collaborate closely with the key HR Leads in the UK, US & Europe. This will require excellent skills in people management and project coordination.
• You will manage one direct report who handles the daily payroll processes and delivery, as well as managing relationships with the benefit suppliers.
• Lead the configuration, maintenance/updates and optimisation of the HRIS platform which is Dayforce (Various modules in place).

Experience:

• Non Negotiable must have! - Experience using Dayforce.
• Non Negotiable must have! - Ability managing/leading Payroll operations plus a good understanding of payroll legislation and exposure to benefits vendors/suppliers.
• CIPD or CIPP qualification preferred.

If you are immediately available and match the above criteria please apply or reach out to [e-mail]

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Retail

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