Summary: The HR Operations Lead will oversee the UK People Services team, ensuring efficient delivery of employee lifecycle processes and compliance with HR policies. This role involves managing a team of four, optimizing HR operations, and leading projects to enhance team performance. The position is based in either Southampton or London, with a hybrid working arrangement. The contract is initially for six months, starting in March.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the UK People Services team, fostering a unified approach.
• Ensure smooth delivery of employee lifecycle processes.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for the team.
• Manage work plans, process improvements, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with HR teams to enhance transaction efficiency.
• Oversee daily HR operations, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Maintain governance on employee services, including DBS and visa checks.
• Optimize transactional processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement quality checks and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Manage third-party contracts for cost-effective HR services.
• Prepare reports and ensure data accuracy in HR systems.
• Develop and enforce HR policies in line with legal requirements.
• Ensure GDPR compliance in data handling.
• Lead projects to improve team operations.
• Support cross-functional collaboration and adapt to evolving HR needs.

Key Skills:

• Experience managing a small team.
• Experience in HR Operations - Compliance, Onboarding, Offboarding, Employment Law, HR Policies and Administration.
• Experience in a large, complex environment.
• Experience in sponsorships/visas is a bonus.
• Shared Service experience is ideal.

Salary (Rate): £70,000

City: Southampton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: HR