Operations And HR Manager

Regional Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30k-£35k

Permanent role

Full-time

Office-based

Six offices

HR & operations

Partner exposure

Impactful role

Professional environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Regional Recruitment are partnering with an established professional services firm in Derbyshire seeking an Operations & HR Manager. The role covers HR and day-to-day operational duties across six offices, with direct exposure to Partners and senior management.

This is a hands-on position in a fully office-based environment. Salary and responsibilities reflect the combined HR and operational remit, including recruitment, onboarding, audits, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Essential: HR and/or operational experience
• Good generalist HR experience
• Advising managers on employee matters
• Understanding of UK employment law
• Recruitment and onboarding experience
• Managing absence and attendance
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage varied workload and prioritise
• Professional, proactive with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR across six offices.
• Advise Partners and managers on employee matters.
• Recruitment, onboarding and induction processes.
• Oversee performance reviews and appraisals.
• Manage absence and attendance.
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Keep HR policies up to date with employment law.
• Support audits, accreditations and quality standards.
• Oversee suppliers, contracts and service agreements.
• Support facilities management and health and safety.
• Develop and improve operational processes.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Recruitment & onboarding

Absence & attendance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Office-based operations

Job description

Operations & HR Manager

Derbyshire | Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Permanent | Full-Time | Office-Based

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a varied role where you can take ownership of both HR and the day-to-day operations of a business?

Regional Recruitment are working with an established professional services firm in Derbyshire who are looking for an Operations & HR Manager to support their six offices. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands‑on role, working closely with employees, Partners and the wider management team.

Previous experience within a professional services or legal environment would be beneficial, but isn't essential.

What's on Offer:

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Fully office-based role
• Responsibility across six offices
• Varied HR and operational role
• Direct exposure to Partners and senior management
• Opportunity to have a real impact on the way the business operates
• Supportive professional environment
• Opportunity to develop and grow within the role

Essential:

• Previous experience in an HR and/or operational role
• Good generalist HR experience
• Experience advising managers on employee-related matters
• Good understanding of UK employment legislation
• Experience with recruitment and onboarding
• Experience managing absence and attendance
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively
• Professional, approachable and proactive manner
• Strong attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience within the legal or professional services sector
• Experience working across multiple offices or sites
• Experience managing suppliers, contracts or facilities
• Experience supporting audits or accreditations

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day HR function across six offices.
• Advise Partners and managers on employee-related matters.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding and induction processes.
• Oversee performance reviews and appraisals.
• Manage absence and attendance.
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Keep HR policies and procedures up to date and in line with employment legislation.
• Support audits, accreditations and quality standards where required.
• Oversee suppliers, contracts and service agreements.
• Support facilities management, office maintenance, health and safety and business continuity.
• Develop and improve operational processes and procedures.
• Work closely with Partners and the Practice Management team on projects and initiatives.
• Help ensure consistency and efficiency across all six offices.

About You:

You'll be someone who enjoys a varied and hands‑on role and is confident managing your own workload. You'll be comfortable working with senior stakeholders, advising managers and dealing with a range of HR and operational responsibilities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants a role where no two days are necessarily the same and where they can have a real say in how the HR and operational side of the business runs.