HR Operations Manager

HR Operations Manager

Place Partnership Trust - Maltby Grammar Business Hub, Braithwell Road, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8AA.

Contract: Permanent; Full time; 37 hours per week.

Salary: £42,839 to £46,142 per annum (Salary Band J Points 32-25).

Start date: As soon as possible.

Applications close: 5 June 2026.

About the Role

We are seeking a pragmatic and detail oriented HR Operations Manager to lead and develop efficient, compliant and accurate delivery of all HR operations across the Trust. The successful candidate will provide day to day operational leadership of the transactional side of the HR Shared Services team, driving high standards across recruitment, onboarding, contracts, payroll, employment changes and HR compliance.

The HR Operations Manager will oversee end to end recruitment and onboarding processes, ensure vacancies are progressed efficiently, support managers effectively and keep candidates informed. They will provide operational oversight, maintain resilient workflows, monitor service delivery, strengthen processes and improve consistency. Compliance with safer recruitment, Trust policies and GDPR will be crucial, with risks escalated appropriately.

The postholder will lead implementation, use and development of the Trust's HR systems (HR MIS), ensuring high quality workforce data and creating reports and dashboards to support decision making. They will also lead system improvements, upgrades and integrations (including with payroll) to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

They will line manage HR Advisors and the Payroll Advisor, providing clear direction, performance management and professional development. They will monitor and balance workloads for resilience, continuity and a high performing HR service. They will also work with HR Partners and the Chief People Officer to support Trust wide people strategies, policy implementation and improvement initiatives.

About You

• CIPD Level 5 qualified with substantial experience in HR operations, administration or recruitment.
• Pragmatic and solutions focused, with sound judgement and confidence to drive decisions.
• Process minded and improvement led, spotting inefficiencies and driving simple, user friendly ways of working.
• Collaborative and relationship driven, building productive links across HR, payroll, finance and academies.
• Proactive and forward planning, anticipating pinch points and putting cross cover and workflow controls in place.
• Digitally confident and data aware, comfortable with HR systems and using insight to improve service delivery.
• Highly organised and methodical, able to manage multiple priorities, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Professional, discreet and able to handle highly confidential information with integrity.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme; 24/7 GP access; Cash Healthcare plan; Staff Rewards Gateway; Smart Tech.

Additional Information

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires a DBS check. Place Partnership is committed to inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity across all job roles.

Candidates will be shortlisted based on the job description and essential criteria; personal details are not considered.

Early applications are encouraged; interview dates may start earlier than those specified.

For further information and to apply, contact .

Head Office

Riverside House
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