HR Operations Manager

Historic Royal Palaces cares for some of the most extraordinary places in the world – and behind every great visitor experience is a brilliant team of people. We’re looking for an experienced HR Operations Manager to lead our frontline HR operations and ensure our people processes are efficient, consistent and continuously improving.

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead and develop our HR Operations team, overseeing day-to-day HR services including payroll administration, recruitment coordination, onboarding and offboarding, contract production and HR enquiries. You’ll play a key role in streamlining processes, embedding best practice, and maximising the benefits of HR systems and automation.

Working closely with our Senior HR Business Partners and colleagues across HR, you’ll help deliver a professional, responsive, and high-quality HR service that supports our people and enables our charitable mission.

What You’ll Bring

• A strong background in HR operations or shared services leadership
• A passion for process improvement and service excellence
• Confidence working with HR systems, data and payroll processes
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and the ability to lead and develop others

Why join us?

• Work in a unique heritage environment with purpose and impact
• Lead meaningful change and improvement across HR operations
• Be part of a values-driven organisation that puts people first

If you’re motivated by improving how HR works, enjoy leading teams at pace, and want to make a charitable impact — we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 4th May 2026, 23:55.

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