Head of People Operations

1 day ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Royal Society of Chemistry Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Head of People Operations to join our People and Culture (P&C) function at a pivotal time of transformation.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and enhance our key HR specialist services, working closely with the P&C Director to drive positive change across the organisation.

As the Head of People Operations, you will play a crucial role in driving the RSC's people strategy and organisational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the implementation of P&C's transformation initiatives, managing a team of specialist leads across key HR functions.
  • Develop and oversee the total reward strategy, including compensation, benefits, and pension schemes.
  • Manage talent management, encompassing workforce planning, recruitment, career development, and succession planning.
  • Oversee the organisation's learning and development programs.
  • Foster positive employee relations, lead on complex ER cases, and manage people policy development.
  • Act as the Initiative Owner for the new HRIS (Workday) implementation, ensuring its successful delivery and adoption.
  • Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all activities.
  • Establish and track key P&C metrics, providing regular reports and using data to drive decision-making.
Requirements
  • CIPD Level 7 qualified or Level 5 qualification coupled with significant experience of operating at a senior/lead level.
  • Extensive HR operational knowledge within relevant legal frameworks, ability to devise innovative solutions to significant and complex HR problems.
  • Experience of successfully operating as a people manager providing leadership and direction across a range of HR specialist services, aligned with the delivery of strategic people goals.
  • Significant experience of effective people management across a wide team.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to influence outcomes through reasoning, persuasion, and tact.
  • Strategic and logical thinker and decision-maker able to provide practical and creative solutions to the management of corporate and directorate issues.
Why Join Us?

At the RSC, we are committed to fostering a high-performing organisation that amplifies the impact of chemical sciences through data-driven decision-making and strategic partnering services.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape our Workday solution, support our international organisation, and be an influential part of our People & Culture transformation journey.



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