HR Operations Manager

We're working with an established organisation in Bath to appoint an experienced HR Operations Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity.

This is a high-impact role where you'll take ownership of HR operations, lead a small team, and partner closely with senior stakeholders to deliver a consistent, commercially focused people service.

If you enjoy driving standards, improving processes, and influencing leaders - this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a broad, visible role.

You'll be at the heart of the HR function, ensuring everything runs efficiently while supporting key business priorities.

Key areas include:

• Leading and developing the HR operations team to deliver a high-quality, responsive service
• Acting as a trusted advisor to managers on all people-related matters
• Driving end-to-end recruitment activity and improving hiring outcomes
• Supporting performance, talent, and succession planning processes
• Managing employee relations cases, including more complex issues
• Reviewing and improving HR processes, systems, and ways of working
• Supporting organisational change and workforce planning activity
• Partnering on reward, benchmarking, and benefits activity
• Ensuring compliance with employment law and internal standards

• Proven experience in an HR Operations or Business Partnering role
• CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent experience)
• Strong generalist HR expertise across ER, performance, and operations
• Experience leading or coaching HR teams
• Confident working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Practical, solutions-focused and highly organised

• Broad, hands-on role with real influence across the business
• Opportunity to shape and improve HR operations
• Visible position working closely with senior stakeholders
• Immediate impact role starting August 2026

If you're an experienced HR professional who thrives in a delivery-focused, people-centred environment and you're looking for your next opportunity, please get in touch for more information and to apply.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.