People Operations Advisor

Wren Kitchens; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance after 2 years' service

Benenden health after 1 year

Personal progression plan and training

Individual training budget

EE discount

Staff discount on kitchen/bedroom

Eye Care Vouchers

Refer a Friend Scheme up to £1500 per

Free onsite gym

Free onsite parking

Subsidised canteens on site

Job summary

Wren Kitchens is seeking a People Operations Advisor to support the People Operations Manager in enhancing how our People function operates. You will combine operational HR knowledge with process improvement, data analysis and project delivery, working across HR, Recruitment and Training to improve processes, ensure compliance and uplift employee experience.

You will review and implement streamlined processes, own defined operations, and produce metrics to inform decisions, while collaborating

Qualifications

• Experience in operational HR and UK employment practices.
• Ability to review and improve HR processes and ways of working.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven recommendations.
• Experience delivering projects and coordinating with multiple teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the review, development and implementation of People processes, policies and operational procedures.
• Own defined People Operations processes and identify opportunities to simplify and standardise.
• Collaborate with HR, Recruitment and Training to resolve operational issues.
• Design, document and implement streamlined processes and self-service tools for managers.
• Carry out compliance and process audits, coordinating actions to resolution.
• Lead smaller People Operations projects and support wider People projects.
• Produce and analyse people metrics, dashboards and reports to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Support the People Operations Manager with priorities and practical recommendations.

Skills

Operational HR

Process improvement

Data analysis

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

HRIS

Dashboards

Job description

About The Role

The People Operations Advisor supports the People Operations Manager in improving how our People function operates, combining operational HR knowledge with process improvement, data analysis and project delivery. Sitting within the People Team, this role works across HR, Recruitment and Training to improve processes, provide operational insight and support the delivery of People initiatives that improve efficiency, compliance and employee experience.

About The Role

The People Operations Advisor supports the People Operations Manager in improving how our People function operates, combining operational HR knowledge with process improvement, data analysis and project delivery. Sitting within the People Team, this role works across HR, Recruitment and Training to improve processes, provide operational insight and support the delivery of People initiatives that improve efficiency, compliance and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the review, development and implementation of People processes, policies and operational procedure to ensure they remain efficient, compliant and practical.
• Take ownership of defined People Operations processes and identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and improve ways of working.
• Partner with HR, Recruitment and Training teams to resolve operational issues and ensure processes are consistently applied.
• Support the design, documentation and implementation of streamlined processes and self-service tools for managers.
• Carry out compliance and process audits, identifying areas of risk and coordinating actions through to resolution.
• Lead smaller People Operations projects and support wider People projects, ensuring actions and agreed outcomes are delivered.
• Produce and analyse people metrics, dashboards and operational reports to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Support the People Operations Manager with operational priorities, investigating issues and making practical recommendations for improvement.

What Wren Offer:

• Life Assurance after 2 years' service
• Access to Benenden health and discount platform after 1 years of continuous service
• Personal progression plan and training with clear career opportunities
• Individual training budget for personal development
• EE discount
• Staff discount on purchasing a kitchen/bedroom after 1 year of continuous service
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Refer a Friend Scheme with the chance to earn up to £1500 for each referral
• Free onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteens on site

About You

• Previous experience within HR, People Operations or a similar operational role
• Good practical understanding of HR processes and UK employment practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn information into practical recommendations
• Experience of reviewing and improving processes and ways of working
• Confident working with HR systems, data and management information
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage priorities and take ownership of work

About The Company

The team behind Wren have been an industry leader in kitchen manufacturing in the UK market for 35 years, and has now become the UK's fastest growing designer, manufacturer and retailer of fully assembled kitc hen cabinets. We already have over 100 showrooms across the UK, and plan to continue our expansion with many more. Come and join our team and be a part of our success story!