HR Operations Manager

We are seeking an experiencedHR Operations Managerbased in the UK who will play a dual role:

1. Managing day-to-day HR operations and payroll for our UK employees and
2. Leading and supporting global HR projectsacross our HR Recruitment and L&D teams.

This role requires a highlyorganisedand detail-focused professional who is comfortable managing local HR compliance while also driving global initiatives. You will act as a key partner to HR Directors Global Recruitment and L&D leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

UK HR Operations

• Oversee all UK HR operational processes and ensure compliance with UK employment legislation.
• Manage end-to-end UK payroll in collaboration with internal teams and external payroll providers.
• Handle UK employee lifecycle activities: onboarding offboarding contracts data updates and HR documentation.
• Respond to HR queries from UK employees and managers ina timelyand professional manner.
• Maintainaccurateand up-to-date UK HR records in all HR systems.
• Support local audits compliance checks and policy updates.

Team Management

• Manage and supportHR and Payroll Coordinator providing direction development and performance feedback.
• Ensure smooth execution of daily HR operations tasks and deadlines.

Global HR Project Management

• Lead and coordinate global HR projects across HR Operations HR Directors Recruitment and L&D.
• Manage project timelines deliverables communication and documentation.
• Ensure the successful rollout of global HR processes tools and initiatives.
• Track progressidentifyrisks and escalate issues when needed.
• Support global HR reporting dashboards and data accuracy initiatives.

HR Systems Reporting & Data

• Manage updates to employee data across HRIS platforms.
• Prepare HR and project-related reports for UK and global leadership.
• Support the implementation andoptimisationof HR systems and processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with UK managers and global stakeholders to ensure alignment on HR operations and project activities.
• Partner with Finance Global Recruitment L&D andITinitiatives requiring HR operations support.
• Act as a point of contact for global HR operational queries.

• Strong HR operations experience with direct involvement inUK HR processes and payroll.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR compliance requirements.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to lead global or cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience managing or supervising an HR team member or coordinator.
• Highlyorganisedand detail-oriented with strong data accuracy and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams and regions.
• Proficiencywith HRIS systems(BambooHR) payroll tools and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Familiarity with process improvement tools or HR digital transformation projects.

• Company Pension.
• Private Medical.
• Medical cash plan -dental optical virtual GP diagnostic check & scans health screening.
• Income Protection.
• Life Assurance.
• Critical Illness.
• Cycle2Work Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave ( Bank Holidays).

Required Experience:

Manager