Full job descriptionHR Operations Manager 3-Month FTC

Circa £60,000 pro rata | Gatwick area | Hybrid, minimum two days per week onsite

Macmillan Davies is partnering with a growing organisation to appoint an
experienced HR Operations Manager on an initial three-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting to the People Director, you’ll join a collaborative People team of 13,
working alongside HR Business Partners, People Advisors, Learning & Development,
and Engagement & Communications.

You’ll lead an established HR Operations team of four, two HR Administrators, a
Recruitment Coordinator and an additional temporary resource, supporting a
workforce of approximately 900-1,000 employees.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can quickly bring structure,
pace and excellent service to the employee experience, while helping to improve
processes and systems following integration.

Key responsibilities

* Lead, coach and develop the HR Operations team

* Own the People inbox and end-to-end employee lifecycle administration

* Oversee recruitment administration and line manage the Recruitment
Coordinator

* Manage the Payroll relationship, improving processes, controls and reporting

* Oversee HR systems, people data, reporting and monthly dashboards

* Manage benefits administration, including pension salary sacrifice

* Drive process improvement, standardisation, documentation and system
optimisation

* Maintain strong governance and operational controls across HR administration

About you

You’ll have proven HR Operations management experience within a medium or large
organisation, with strong knowledge of HR systems, payroll, people data and
reporting.

You’ll be a practical and organised leader who can get up to speed quickly,
develop a team and deliver a responsive, customer-focused HR service from day
one.

This is an initial three-month FTC, so immediate or short-notice availability is
a must.

Please apply directly