Senior HR Admin & Operations Lead (Global)

Addleshaw Goddard LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Addleshaw Goddard LLP in Manchester is seeking a Senior HR Admin Advisor to lead the HR Admin team and deputise for the HR Admin Manager. The role focuses on operational HR excellence, lifecycle management, and strategic HR delivery across the firm.

You will mentor a team of Advisors and Assistants, drive process improvements, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure compliance with employment laws. This is a globally supporting, centre-of-excellence role within HR Operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR administration and HR processes.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong relationship-building across teams in a professional services environment.
• Global mindset with ability to adapt to jurisdictional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the HR Admin team to align with firm objectives and SLAs.
• Oversee day-to-day HR administrative operations from onboarding to offboarding.
• Contribute to HR strategy development and implementation with stakeholders.
• Act as deputy to the HR Admin Manager and provide guidance to the Admin team.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to meet HR service needs.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and policies, updating processes as needed.
• Support larger HR initiatives and drive operational efficiency improvements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Global mindset

Prioritisation

Job description

Addleshaw Goddard LLP in Manchester is seeking a Senior HR Admin Advisor to lead the HR Admin team and deputise for the HR Admin Manager. The role focuses on operational HR excellence, lifecycle management, and strategic HR delivery across the firm.

You will mentor a team of Advisors and Assistants, drive process improvements, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure compliance with employment laws. This is a globally supporting, centre-of-excellence role within HR Operations.