HR Operations Lead

Are you an experienced HR Operations Manager/Leader in the Manchester area? If you are available to fulfil a 12-month FTC to start in December or January, then this exciting new opportunity might be your next role.

We are partnering exclusively with our client, based in Manchester City Centre, to attract a skilled people manager with a passion for HR operations to lead a small team of HR Coordinators. The team plays a pivotal role in supporting across end-to-end employee lifecycle, including starters, movers, and leavers, and providing first-line support for HR-related queries.

As the HR Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring efficient, high-quality HR administration, all while coaching, guiding, and supporting your team to perform at their best. You'll be working directly with a variety of stakeholders, ensuring a seamless HR experience across the board. We need someone who is comfortable managing relationships at all levels and who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and support the team with transactional tasks during busy times.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and manage a small team of HR Coordinators, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment, ensuring workload is shared and managed effectively across the team.
• Oversee HR operations processes for the full employee life cycle including starters, movers, and leavers, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Support the team in delivering exceptional service and a customer service approach.
• Manage relationships with multiple stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and partnership with the wider HR team and other departments.
• Work flexibly and effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment, adapting to new challenges as they arise.
• Coach, guide, and develop team members to build their skills and confidence, providing relevant training when required.
• Develop processes and guidelines to ensure compliance with both policy and legislation and identify areas for process improvement.

About you:

• Proven track record working in a HR Operations environment.
• Strong people management and coaching skills with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to work confidently with multiple stakeholders with strong relationship management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with lots of change!
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What is on offer?

• 12 month fixed term contract to start ASAP.
• Salary in the region of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working model (3 days in office).
• Private medical and dental cover.
• Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution.

Please apply to Leanne Boddy at Macmillan Davies. Click the link to apply.