Head of People Services
Posted 2 days ago by Totaljobs
£75,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
South Wales
Summary: The Head of People Services will lead the People Services function for a multi-site business on a 12-month fixed-term contract, focusing on developing a high-performing HR Shared Services team. This role encompasses delivering efficient HR services, overseeing payroll management, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will also be responsible for implementing new operational processes and enhancing the overall colleague experience. Strong leadership and a background in HR shared services are essential for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the People Services function and team
- Deliver a consistent, compliant, and customer-focused HR service
- Oversee payroll operations across multiple payrolls
- Drive HR systems optimisation and governance improvements
- Identify and implement process efficiencies and automation opportunities
- Support organisational change and transformation initiatives
- Build strong stakeholder relationships across the business
Key Skills:
- Strong background in HR shared services or people operations leadership
- Experience managing multi-site or complex business environments
- Knowledge of payroll, HR systems, and HR governance
- Proven track record in process improvement and transformation
Salary (Rate): £75,000 yearly
City: South Wales
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: HR
Head of People Services (Hybrid – South Wales)
12-month Fixed Term contract
£75,000 plus benefits
A multi-site business is seeking an experienced Head of People Services on a 12-month fixed term contract to develop and lead the People Services function and drive the development of a high-performing HR Shared Services team.
The role is responsible for delivering efficient, high-quality HR services to colleagues across the business, including:
- Employee lifecycle processes
- Payroll management across multiple payrolls
- HR systems and data governance
- Continuous improvement of HR operations and service delivery
A key focus of the position will be designing and implementing new ways of working, alongside leading process improvement and systems transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and colleague experience.
Leading a team of HR advisors, administrators, and payroll specialists, the successful candidate will ensure operational excellence while supporting wider business transformation and change programmes across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the People Services function and team
- Deliver a consistent, compliant, and customer-focused HR service
- Oversee payroll operations across multiple payrolls
- Drive HR systems optimisation and governance improvements
- Identify and implement process efficiencies and automation opportunities
- Support organisational change and transformation initiatives
- Build strong stakeholder relationships across the business
Ideal Candidate
- Strong background in HR shared services or people operations leadership
- Experience managing multi-site or complex business environments
- Knowledge of payroll, HR systems, and HR governance
- Proven track record in process improvement and transformation
To apply, please send your CV with current remuneration details quoting reference 25/TJ to the retained consultant, Natalie Mortimer. Natalie can be contacted on 07891 685693. Astrum HR Search & Selection Ltd, 4 Rugby Lane, Stretton on Dunsmore, Rugby, CV23 9JH