Human Resources / People Operations Manager

Gloucestershire

15 month Fixed Term Contract

£50,000 – £60,000 + Benefits

2 days a Week in the Office – Hybrid

The Role:

We’re working in partnership with a well-known client to hire an experienced People Operations Manager to lead the day‑to‑day delivery of the function. This role is central to providing a high‑quality HR service to employees and managers across the business.

You’ll manage and develop a team of 8, oversee core HR operations across the employee lifecycle, and drive continuous improvement in how we deliver people services. You’ll work closely with the wider People leadership team, Payroll and Employee Relations to ensure service levels are met and the employee experience is consistently strong.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the People Operations team, ensuring HR support across onboarding, offboarding, employee data and benefits.
• Manage workloads, queues and service levels to meet service levels
• Act as the subject matter expert for the Operations Processes
• Support peak workloads and cyclical activity with hands‑on support when required.
• Monitor employee experience through feedback and surveys, acting on insights.

• Lead, coach and develop a team of People Ops Specialists – 1 to 1s and development pathways in a high performance culture

• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve efficiency.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience managing an HR operations / People Ops / People Hub or Shared Services Team.
• Strong understanding of the employee lifecycle and HR processes.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance.
• Confident people manager with experience developing and coaching teams.
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience of Employee Relations exposure is an advantage.

If this role is of interest, please apply below!

Employee Relations Consultant – Contract

Rate: Up to £500 per day (Umbrella)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Duration: Contract

We’re supporting a financial services organisation in hiring an experienced Employee Relations Consultant to provide expert ER support across multiple locations.

The Role

You’ll manage a varied ER caseload, acting as a trusted advisor to managers and HR partners on complex employee relations issues while ensuring compliance with employment law and internal policies.

Engagement via Umbrella Company Only; all taxes & NI deducted at source.

Key Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end management of ER cases including conduct, performance, grievance and sickness absence
• Advising and coaching managers on investigations and hearings
• Partnering with HRBPs, Legal and Occupational Health on complex cases
• Supporting business change initiatives, including TUPE
• Providing ER input into organisational change and HR projects
• Collaborating with wider ER teams

About You

• Proven experience in a fast‑paced Employee Relations role
• Strong knowledge of employment law
• Confident managing complex ER casework independently
• Experience working within a global, matrix organisation
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

This is an excellent day‑rate contract opportunity for an ER specialist looking to work in a high‑impact, collaborative environment.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.