People Operations Lead: HR Systems, Payroll & HRIS

The Housing Network; Luton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Network in Luton is seeking a Senior People Operations Coordinator to lead a HR admin team and optimise people processes. You will manage workloads across BAU and peak periods, own HR data and systems, and help drive accurate payroll and reward processes.

You will support employee relations, policy development, onboarding, and a scalable people experience, with CIPD Level 3 qualification preferred and a track record of improving delivery in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in an HR generalist/operations role, with a track record of improving processes and delivery.
• Confidence managing HR systems (HRIS), with a focus on data quality, reporting, and driving adoption.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments, balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Highly organised and proactive, able to manage both team workload and personal responsibilities.
• Ideally CIPD Level 3 qualified.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a HR admin team, driving performance, capability, and clear ways of working
• Managing workload and priorities to ensure consistent delivery across BAU and peak periods
• Owning HR systems and data, improving accuracy, adoption, and insight for decision-making
• Overseeing payroll and reward processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Supporting employee relations and policy, building manager capability through practical guidance
• Managing onboarding and core HR processes, delivering a smooth, compliant, and scalable people experience

Skills

HR admin

HRIS

Payroll

Data reporting

Stakeholder mgmt

Organised

Education

CIPD Level 3

Job description

The Housing Network in Luton is seeking a Senior People Operations Coordinator to lead a HR admin team and optimise people processes. You will manage workloads across BAU and peak periods, own HR data and systems, and help drive accurate payroll and reward processes.

You will support employee relations, policy development, onboarding, and a scalable people experience, with CIPD Level 3 qualification preferred and a track record of improving delivery in fast-paced environments.