Interim HR Operations Manager

We're the team behind the UK's telecom networks-building, upgrading, and keeping the country connected! From fibre installs to 5G rollouts, we make it happen with innovation, speed, and a smile. If you love a challenge and want to be part of something big, Comex 2000 is the place to be.

We are looking for an HR Operations Manager on a 6 month fixed term contract to lead HR service delivery across a diverse telecoms workforce. Reporting to the HR Director, you will manage a small HR team and drive efficient, compliant, and digitally enabled HR operations that enhance the employee experience.

What you'll do

• Deliver consistent, high quality HR operational support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, changes, offboarding, and HR advice
• Improve HR processes by introducing automation and digital tools to increase efficiency and reduce manual work
• Monitor HR service performance using KPIs and take action to drive continuous improvement
• Act as an escalation point for complex HR queries from HR Advisors and the wider business
• Produce HR reports and insights to support workforce planning and leadership decision making
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, GDPR, data security, sponsorship, and governance requirements
• Support and educate managers on HR policies, compliance, and best practice
• Lead, coach, and allocate work across the HR Operations team to ensure effective delivery

Requirements

• A confident people manager who enjoys leading, coaching, and developing HR teams
• A strong communicator who can build relationships, influence decisions, and handle sensitive matters with care
• Someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and can juggle multiple priorities with attention to detail
• A solid background in HR operations, compliance, and employment best practice
• Comfortable using HR systems, digital tools, and data to improve how things are done
• Experience delivering process improvements and helping teams work more efficiently
• Confident working with HR data and sharing insights with senior leaders
• Able to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Ideally you will be immediately available or available at short notice