HR Operations Manager

HR Operations Manager (Pay & Reward Focus) – Grade 7

Location: Taunton (Hybrid – 2-3 days onsite) Organisation: Somerset Contract: 12 Months (Interim)⏱️ Hours: 37 per week

Rate

• £28.56 per hour (PAYE)
• £39.60 per hour (Umbrella)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Interim HR Operations Manager to lead and strengthen HR operational delivery, with a particular focus on Pay & Reward during a period of transformation. This role will ensure high-quality day-to-day service while driving improvements across processes, systems, and governance, and supporting the delivery of a wider Total Pay & Reward Programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior oversight across HR Operations and support service delivery and prioritisation
• Lead improvements to streamline processes and enhance consistency and efficiency
• Manage and develop the Pay & Reward team and oversee job evaluation activity
• Maintain reward frameworks, benefits, and recognition approaches
• Ensure effective establishment control, governance, and reporting
• Provide expert advice on reward, organisational change, and complex HR matters
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, HR colleagues, and Trade Unions
• Support transformation and modernisation of HR services

About You

• Strong experience in Pay & Reward or HR Operations
• Proven expertise in job evaluation frameworks
• Experience leading HR projects or service improvements
• Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders
• Experience managing and developing teams
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent) desirable
• Public sector or complex organisation experience desirable

Why Apply

• Opportunity to lead a key HR function during a major transformation
• High-impact role with senior stakeholder exposure
• Flexible hybrid working
• Competitive interim rates

Apply Now If you are an experienced HR leader with strong Reward expertise and a track record of improving HR operations, we would like to hear from you

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