HR Operations Manager12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover to start in June)London – Financial Services
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a commercially driven, people-focused business undergoing significant growth and transformation. With headcount scaling rapidly and multiple HR projects underway, the role offers real breadth, visibility, and the chance to make a genuine impact within a high-performing HR team.
Reporting into the Head of HR, you’ll lead the operational HR function and manage a team of two, overseeing everything from HR systems, payroll and reporting through to employee lifecycle management, process improvement, and HR advisory support.
The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and non-hierarchical, so this role would suit someone proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day HR Operations function and manage a small HR team
- Oversee HR systems, people data, reporting, and HR operational processes
- Support payroll operations and the transition to a new outsourced payroll model
- Drive process improvements and support wider HR transformation initiatives
- Manage employee lifecycle activity including onboarding, probation management, and HR queries
- Produce HR reporting and MI to support business decision-making
- Partner closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver an efficient and commercially focused HR service
- Support HR advisory activity and operational employee relations matters where required
- Ensure HR processes remain compliant, scalable, and fit for a growing organisation
Skills & Experience
- Previous HR Operations experience within a professional services or regulated environment
- Strong HR systems and payroll experience (HiBob experience advantageous)
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills, including strong Excel capability
- Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience managing confidential employee data and HR compliance processes
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proven ability to improve HR processes and operational efficiency
- CIPD qualification (or working towards) desirable
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys improving processes, working with data, and operating in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
Please contact bethhicks@oakleafpartnership.com for more information.
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