Human Resources Operations Manager

Sanderson; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson in Ireland is seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to lead a high-performing HR operations function across the employee lifecycle, driving efficiency, compliance and an excellent employee experience.

You will shape service delivery, oversee automation and HRIS deployment, manage a team, and partner with leaders to deliver people initiatives that support the wider people strategy.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in HR, Business or related discipline.
• Minimum five years' experience leading an HR Operations function.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, employment lifecycle administration and HR best practice.
• Experience implementing HRIS and/or payroll systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of HR operational services across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, absence management, leave administration and offboarding.
• Develop, standardise and continuously improve HR policies, processes and service standards.
• Own and enhance joiner, mover and leaver processes to ensure a consistent employee experience.
• Identify opportunities for automation, simplification and operational efficiency across HR activities.
• Manage end-to-end talent acquisition activity and drive improvements to hiring processes.
• Lead the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee HR reporting and people analytics, providing meaningful data and insights to support business decision-making.
• Act as the operational lead for HR systems, ensuring data accuracy, governance and compliance.
• Support the implementation of a new HRIS and drive adoption of digital HR solutions.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to deliver strategic people initiatives and change programmes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing HR operations team.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Process improvement

HR systems experience

MS Excel

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to lead the delivery of a high-performing HR operations function.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring efficient, compliant and customer-focused HR services across the employee lifecycle, while driving continuous improvement, HR systems transformation and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping HR service delivery, enhancing employee experience and supporting the wider people strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of HR operational services across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, absence management, leave administration and offboarding.
• Develop, standardise and continuously improve HR policies, processes and service standards.
• Own and enhance joiner, mover and leaver processes to ensure a consistent employee experience.
• Identify opportunities for automation, simplification and operational efficiency across HR activities.
• Manage end-to-end talent acquisition activity and drive improvements to hiring processes.
• Lead the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee HR reporting and people analytics, providing meaningful data and insights to support business decision-making.
• Act as the operational lead for HR systems, ensuring data accuracy, governance and compliance.
• Support the implementation of a new HRIS and drive adoption of digital HR solutions.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to deliver strategic people initiatives and change programmes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing HR operations team.

About You

You will bring a blend of operational excellence, people leadership and commercial awareness, with the ability to improve processes while maintaining a strong employee focus.

• Degree qualified in HR, Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years' experience leading an HR Operations function.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, employment lifecycle administration and HR best practice.
• Proven experience driving process improvement and operational change.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated people management and team leadership capability.
• Experience implementing HRIS and/or payroll systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.