People Operations Manager

Job Description

People Operations Manager

Can you lead a dynamic HR team while driving transformative change to build a high-performance culture across a diverse and evolving organisation?

Do you have the strategic vision and passion for developing and implementing people-centric strategies that align with business goals and improve employee engagement and capability?

Are you ready to influence senior leadership and champion wellbeing and performance management to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of our workforce?

Macgregor Black are partnering with a Consumer Manufacturing Business in the search of a People Operations Manager. To be based permanently at site, in Cambridgeshire.

As the People Operations Manager, you will act as a strategic partner and change agent, building and delivering the people capability needed to meet the requirements of our customers, our people, and our business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. As part of the HR leadership team, contribute to the development of the People & Culture Strategy and deliver an aligned business unit People Plan.
2. Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing insights and guidance on organisational design, talent management, and culture-building.
3. Drive transformative change initiatives to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and alignment with business goals.
4. Lead the People & Culture team, motivating and developing them to deliver best-in-class services.
5. Coach and mentor managers on all aspects of people-related matters, including leadership skills, and foster a high-performance culture.
6. Champion cultural transformation to establish and sustain a high-performance work environment.
7. Create a climate where employees feel connected and committed to the business, becoming genuine advocates for the organisation.
8. Lead all aspects of employee relations, both collective and individual, ensuring fair and compliant management practices that protect the company's reputation.
9. Act as a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
10. Oversee and continually improve performance management processes to support a high-performance culture.
11. Protect the organisation by developing and retaining key talent through capability management, succession planning, and engagement initiatives.
12. Collaborate with leadership to ensure alignment of HR policies, systems, and processes to meet local and global business needs.
13. Manage HR operations, including resourcing, learning and development, and HR systems, ensuring they meet business requirements efficiently.
14. Work with site management to manage agency partnerships cost-effectively.
15. Collaborate with Health & Safety teams to drive the right safety culture.
16. Support the wellbeing of employees through development and delivery of wellbeing programs, occupational health initiatives, and return-to-work processes.
17. Ensure compliance with people-related ESG goals and modern-day slavery regulations.

What are we looking for?

1. Proven track record in leading HR teams and delivering results in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, preferably within manufacturing or a similar sector.
2. Ability to think long-term and develop People strategies that align with overall business goals.
3. Experience in driving cultural and organisational change and leading through transformation.
4. Genuine passion for people development and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered.
5. Strong experience in managing both collective and individual employee relations in a compliant, fair, and effective manner.
6. Understanding of how to oversee and continually improve performance management processes.
7. Ability to influence stakeholders and build strong relationships across all levels of the business.

Competitive salary

Please contact Alice Redmond for more information today.