Head of HR Operations

1 month ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time

About Our Client

Our key customer is a high growth professional services organisation that keeps going from strength to strength - which includes an exciting period of further growth, change and transformation.

With a culture centred around performance, collaboration, wellbeing, challenging the status quo - as well as bringing your 'whole self' to work - you'll be joining a business and a team that are embarking on an exciting journey.

Job Description

Reporting into the Group People Director, and being the de facto HR #2, you will lead a multi-stream HR function of;

  • People partnering
  • People advisory
  • People services
  • People systems and data
  • Diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging

All of which will be supported by additional centres of excellence in talent acquisition, talent & OD, total reward. The entire People function supports approx. 4,000 people in the UK.

Although leading the partnering team from strategic level, your key focus of attention will be to lead and develop a more finely tuned HR operations function in the short to medium term, to develop stronger foundations to support the partnering stream in delivering more commercial initiatives at a further strategic level.

The business has grown recently through M&A, and the is looking to develop stronger prowess for integration (structurally and culturally), and they see that being underpinned by a strong People operations function.

The foundations are considered 'solid', and the Group People Director defines this role as being a strategic lead for gap analysis, conceptualisation for change, whilst working with senior stakeholders and the partnering team to defining how the function elevates and supports further infrastructural and cultural change - think policy, process, automation, through to change management, operational excellence, integration and belonging.

Focus on the overall mandate is to create a great place to work, one that engages with customers and grows market share, but ultimately creates opportunities for people to realise their potential and bring their authentic selves to work - as they understand that their people are their product.

You will be based in a regional office, and be required to travel accordingly to the business to collaborate with your team and key stakeholders - our customers sees a healthy hybrid style of 3 days in an office environment with two days from home.

The Successful Applicant

To be considered for this Head of People Operations & Services role, you will have proven experience within a strategic capacity, which has supported businesses / organisations to achieve their strategic goals.

You'll have a toolkit in all thing's HR partnering, HR services, employee relations, systems and data.

You will ideally have demonstrable experience and a passion for all things diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging.

We see the individual likely to have done one of two scenarios;
  • Progressed from a HR operations and services background into strategic partnering
  • Progressed from a strategic partnering background into leading a HR operations and services function

A keen understanding of People technology is also important - as our customer is an organisation that makes data & insight led decisions, so being able to decipher and use data to design and shape strategy and projects is key.

We're seeking a leader who drives an agenda in the wider organisation, but equally within their own team, so someone with the passion for coaching, developing and leading a team from the front is 'what good looks like'.

What's on Offer

This role offers a salary of £75,000 to £85,000 per annum, plus a suite of benefits.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Michelle Simpson HR Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Our client is a hugely successful, complex organisation with headquarters in Newcastle upon Tyne. A market leader in their field, the business has an exciting vision and strategy for growth and continues to expand its operations nationwide. To support this continued success and growth, an excellent opportunity has arisen for the appointment of an experienced...

  • Head of HR Operations

    1 month ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Michael Page Human Resources Full time

    Reporting into the Group People Director, and being the de facto HR #2, you will lead a multi-stream HR function of People partnering, People advisor, People services, People systems and data, Diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging. Client Details Our key customer is a high growth professional services organisation that keeps going from strength to...

  • Head of HR

    4 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Sullivan Brown Resourcing Part Full time

    We are delighted to be partnering our North East client to recruit an interim Head of HR & Organisation Development for a period of 6 to 12 months. Working closely with the leadership team, the interim Head of HR and OD will help lead the organisation through a period of change, and lead and shape an effective HR and OD function. You will play a lead role...

  • Head of HR Operations

    1 month ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time

    Our key customer is a high growth professional services organisation that keeps going from strength to strength - which includes an exciting period of further growth, change and transformation. With a culture centred around performance, collaboration, wellbeing, challenging the status quo - as well as bringing your 'whole self' to work - you'll be joining...

  • Interim Head of HR

    2 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Sullivan Brown Resourcing Part Full time

    Job Description We are delighted to be partnering our North East client to recruit an interim Head of HR & Organisation Development for a period of 6 to 12 months. Working closely with the leadership team, the interim Head of HR and OD will help lead the organisation through a period of change, and lead and shape an effective HR and OD function. You will...

  • Head of HR Systems

    4 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Oakleaf Partnership Full time

    Permanent - Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear - Posted 3 hours ago - £85000 - £100000 per annum - Expires: 06-20-2023 - Ref: PR/011620_1684851398 Head of HR Systems - Permanent - Newcastle - Hybrid - £85k - £100k per annum plus benefits Oakleaf Partnership North is proud to represent a prestigious FTSE listed client in their search for a talented Head...

  • Uk Head of Sales

    7 hours ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Cintra HR & Payroll Services Full time

    **Description**: PSSG is a private equity backed software company, providing payroll and HR services into the UK and international markets. The organisation is growing rapidly and investing heavily in new product development, company acquisition, and sales and marketing. We are looking for a UK Head of Sales to join our rapidly growing sales department....

  • HR Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom University of Fort Hare Full time

    Market related - Market related Monthly Cost To Company As a HR Manager, you will play a crucial role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives to drive organizational success. You will serve as a trusted advisor and partner to business leaders, providing expert HR guidance and support. Your responsibilities include talent acquisition, performance...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NFP People Limited Full time

    **Operations Administrator** We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Administrator to join an exciting charity whose mission is to see the lives of offenders and their communities visibly transformed through support, empowerment, and opportunity. **Position**: Operations Administrator **Location**: Newcastle **Hours**: Full-time, 37.5 per...


  • Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom NFP People Limited Full time

    **Operations Administrator** We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Administrator to join an exciting charity whose mission is to see the lives of offenders and their communities visibly transformed through support, empowerment, and opportunity. **Position**: Operations Administrator **Location**: Newcastle **Hours**: Full-time, 37.5 per...


  • Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom Nigel Wright Full time

    **The Opportunity;** This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and forward thinking public sector organisation as a Senior HR Business Partner. Reporting into the Head of HR, the Senior HR Business Partner will work in partnership with the business leaders, providing strategic and operational advice and knowledge on people related matters in line with...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Stangate HR Full time

    HR Business Partner - Talent Management & Engagement HR job titles certainly don’t fit the expression: ‘it does what it says on the tin.’ So, to be clear this is a HRBP role with the focus on Talent Management, Engagement, career pathways. With a workforce shy of 2000 across 90 sites across the UK, they are the UK’s largest leisure experience...

  • Head of Operations

    1 month ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Value Match Full time

    **Value Match** are working with a small, fast growing procurement consultancy based in **Newcastle upon Tyne **who are looking to appoint a **Head of Operations** to oversee the planning and implementation of their increasing project pipeline. Working well under pressure with a supportive, innovative style the Head of Operations will be key to successfully...

  • HR Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    **Keywords**: HR Administrator, HR Assistant, HR **Job Title**: HR Administrator **Job reference**: FAU/72701 - Supporting the HR Operations Team in handling HR activity - Undertaking routine HR activities including occupational health referrals, maternity, paternity, leaver processes and references - Providing administrative support to investigations and...

  • Head of Operations

    5 days ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

    The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU), a UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) registered Clinical Trials Unit, as Head of Operations. NCTU is an academic unit, that works in collaboration with investigators to design and conduct high quality trials and studies, bringing substantial impact to patients...

  • HR Assistant

    7 hours ago


    Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    3 Month HR Assistant opportunity - Fancy getting your foot in the door to gain exposure to working within a HR team? - Or, do you have experience within a HR role and looking to gain exposure in a different environment? - Are you a recent HR Graduate or Administrator wanting to work within HR? I am delighted to be working with a well-known organisation...

  • HR Coordinator

    1 month ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Balfour Beatty Full time

    **About the role** Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for an **HR Coordinator** to join our Enabling Functions team to work in **Newcastle upon Tyne** (Longbenton). **Role Purpose**: **What you'll be doing** As an **HR Coordinator **you will: - Work with business stakeholders to support the administration of HR projects; - Coordinate mass system...

  • Head of Operations

    4 days ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Plexus Resource Solutions Full time

    Plexus are hiring for one of our long-term partners who have recently re-branded and are building a high-performance trading optimised network built on Arbitrum, allowing users to operate on top of high throughput, low latency blockchain based rails. This project and their elite team are set to become a leading name in the space. They're looking for a Head...

  • HR Administrator

    4 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Cundall Full time

    The Team: Cundall’s HR team provides exceptional people support to our highly skilled engineering and support staff all around the world. Currently implanting a new HR Information System the HR Operations team are looking to strengthen the team to support the smooth running of day to day HR activities during this transition. The Role: Working as part of...

  • Head of Operations

    3 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Inventum Group Full time

    Our client, a global partner for the delivery of education and cultural relations between the UK and the world to promote peace, harmony, and understanding, would like to engage a Global Director of People Solutions. This role will support their People Operations Globally post-transformation. You will have responsibility for MENA, APAC, and the Americas and...