HR Operations Manager

Job Title: HR Operations Manager

Location: Wiltshire (Hybrid Working)

Contract: 3-Month Contract

Rate: £45-£48/hr

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to join a HR&OD service within a local authority in Wiltshire. This pivotal role reports directly to the Director of the service and is responsible for leading the HR advisory and payroll teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, providing HR support and advice for both routine and complex queries.
Ensure alignment of HR services with the strategic goals, Workforce Strategy, and continuous improvement programs to deliver high performance.
Lead the HR Advisory team with a strong understanding of employment law and the professional credibility to advise and coach on workforce matters, including TUPE, disciplinary actions, grievances, absences, work performance, and consultations.
Manage the line management of Payroll services for schools, academies, pensions, and other organisations utilising these services.
Implement improvements and ensure the quality of outputs in HR and Payroll services.
Collaborate with team managers to manage workloads effectively, allocate resources based on demand, enhance professional skills and performance, and support the achievement of agreed objectives.About You:

Extensive experience in People Operations/HR Shared Services.
Proven track record of providing professional and responsive HR support and advice.
Strong understanding and working knowledge of employment law.
Experience in managing HR advisory and payroll teams.
Ability to implement improvements and ensure high-quality outputs.
Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with team managers and stakeholders.
Professional credibility to advise and coach on complex HR issues.If you are a dedicated HR professional with the expertise to lead HR advisory and payroll teams and ensure alignment with strategic goals, we would love to hear from you