Interim Operations Manager – with HR duties
Location:
Posted:
1 week ago
Category:
Executive Positions
Deadline:
October 16, 2025
Are you an experienced operational leader with a passion for fostering a positive company culture and developing talent? If so, apply today to join Express Recruitment as Interim HR & Operations Manager, where you’ll drive a wide range of people and operations functions, from managing employee relations and overseeing recruitment to driving training and development initiatives.
You’ll also be pivotal in shaping our company culture through team-building activities, mentoring colleagues at all levels, and strategising with directors to create innovative incentives and initiatives to drive results in a high-performance working culture.
Express Recruitment are highly quality focussed; therefore, you will also ensure operational compliance with REC and government regulations and support audit processes as required. If you’re ready to make an impact by improving performance, ensuring compliance, and creating a supportive and growth-oriented workplace, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities include:
* Oversee hiring and onboarding processes to include offer management and induction
* Design, develop, and deliver training programs and tailored plans at all levels and regularly update training material
* Collaborate with managers to identify employee training needs and monitor and improve performance particularly in sales targets and billings
* Conduct group workshops, coaching sessions, and provide ongoing support through 121s and performance appraisal process
* Foster a positive company culture by promoting initiatives, incentives, and strategies that align with the company’s mission, vision, values, and reinforce desired behaviours
* Work with PA to lead team-building activities, Christmas events, quarterly socials, and charity initiatives and sit on the Employee Engagement Committee
* Collaborate with directors to chair team meetings and deliver key announcements
* Manage HR record keeping using HRIS to include absenteeism and leave management
* Support employee relations and offer guidance to employees and managers relating to disciplinary, grievance and disputes
* Ensure legal compliance with HR policy and workplace safety and work with PA to update material regularly
* Support directors with monthly payroll, expenses and benefits management
Additional quality and compliance responsibilities:
* Support inspections related to both REC and government regulations and ensure the required standard is upheld in daily operations
* Assist with complex candidate compliance and background checking on behalf of recruitment agency clients
* Work with PA to spot-check compliance and assist with audit escalations
* Collaborate with directors to handle grievances and disciplinary processes related to quality issues with employees of all levels
* Work with PA to monitor health and safety measures and maintain a compliant workplace
Requirements:
* Proven experience in operations management, office management, or HR management essential
* Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills essential
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects essential
* Experience managing performance in a sales-driven environment advantageous
* Proven experience delivering training highly desirable
* CIPD Level 3 or 5 certification or equivalent HR qualifications highly desirable
* Previous recruitment agency experience or understanding of REC and government legislation advantageous
In return you will receive:
* Competitive basic salary for the Fixed Term Contract
* 35 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Reduced working hours at Christmas
* Commuter benefits such as travel pass or car park season ticket
* Contributory pension scheme from day one
* Quarterly team building events paid for by the company
* Regular reviews with clear career progression path from day one
* Full time working from the office
* Social culture (pay day breakfast, dress down Fridays, workiversary lunches, summer socials, etc)
* Funded qualifications if applicable with cash bonuses for upskilling
About Express Recruitment
Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.
We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations.
Vacancy Summary
Basis: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months, potential to extend
Location: Nottingham City Centre
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm, Part time hours will be considered on application
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.
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