People Operations Lead: 12‑Month Maternity Cover

FRP Advisory; Brentwood; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a dedicated individual to lead the People Operations function during a maternity leave cover. This role involves overseeing HR systems, payroll, and benefits while ensuring efficient and compliant processes. Candidates should have extensive experience in HR roles, strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, and preferably knowledge of HR systems like Access – People XD. The position is based in Brentwood or London with opportunities for dynamic leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in People Operations or similar HR roles.
• Proven leadership across junior to senior HR admin roles.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimise HR systems for continuous improvement.
• Oversee and update People processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Build and maintain reports on turnover and absence metrics.

Skills

Extensive experience in People Operations or similar HR roles

Strong analytical skills

Excellent stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

Access – People XD

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking a dedicated individual to lead the People Operations function during a maternity leave cover. This role involves overseeing HR systems, payroll, and benefits while ensuring efficient and compliant processes. Candidates should have extensive experience in HR roles, strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, and preferably knowledge of HR systems like Access – People XD. The position is based in Brentwood or London with opportunities for dynamic leadership.