Job Description
Job Title: HR Operations Manager
Salary: £35.20 P/H PAYE (Inclusive of Holiday Pay | £40.48 P/H LTD Umbrella
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Type: Temporary Ongoing
Location: Cheshire, CW11
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday | 09:00am - 17:00pm
We are seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to lead our client's Human Resources Operations team. You will play a critical role in delivering the Workforce Strategy, ensuring that both the Council and Schools have the right people in the right roles at the right time. If you're a strategic HR leader who excels in influencing and managing complex HR matters, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Lead the HR Operations team to provide strategic HR support to both the Council and Schools.
2. Offer strategic HR operational advice, supporting key priorities and service delivery.
3. Manage HR support services for schools buying into the HR Schools' Consultancy service.
4. Provide guidance on organizational change, including service redesign and senior recruitment.
5. Develop and implement workforce and operational action plans to improve performance and capacity.
6. Foster partnerships and joint working arrangements to enhance service delivery and realize financial savings.
7. Oversee consultation and negotiation with Trade Unions on HR Operations matters.
8. Provide expert oversight in escalated HR cases and complex employee relations to ensure legal compliance.
9. Drive income generation plans and explore new revenue streams for the HR service.
10. Manage HR Operations budgets, ensuring effective resource use and best value.
11. Act as the lead representative for the Transactional Service Centre, ensuring service delivery per agreements.
12. Deputize for the Head of Human Resources when required.
Qualifications and Experience:
13. Degree or equivalent qualification.
14. Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD).
15. Extensive experience in HR, including strategic leadership, employee relations, and organizational change.
16. Proven experience in HR business partnering and team management.
17. Strong negotiation, influencing, and partnership skills.
18. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems.