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People Operations Manager

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

This is a 6-12 month fixed‑term role leading a People Operations team through a major centralisation programme while remaining hands‑on in delivering core HR processes. It requires driving operational efficiency, implementing improved systems and AI‑enabled workflows, and building team capability to support a newly centralised shared‑service model.

Client Details

Our client is a dynamic, multi-brand organisation in the creative and digital sectors, backed by private equity and undergoing significant transformation.

Description

6-12 month fixed‑term contract leading a People Operations team through a major centralisation and transformation programme.
Act as a hands‑on player‑coach, delivering core HR processes while building and developing team capability.
Oversee the centralisation of HR administration, including onboarding, contracts, benefits, offboarding, and compliance processes.
Drive process improvement, workflow redesign, and operational efficiency across all employment lifecycle activities.
Implement and optimise HR technology, automation, and AI‑enabled tools to streamline operations.
Ensure legal compliance, data integrity, and accurate monthly payroll coordination.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple business units and support successful adoption of new processes.
Deliver high‑quality operational reporting, people metrics, and insights to senior leaders.Profile

An experienced People Operations professional with a strong track record in delivering end‑to‑end HR processes and leading small operational teams.
Brings a hands‑on, player‑coach approach - confident stepping into the detail while guiding and developing others.
Skilled in improving and streamlining HR workflows, with a practical understanding of how to drive efficiency through technology, automation, and emerging AI tools.
Thrives in fast‑paced, evolving environments, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and a calm, solutions‑focused mindset.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high‑quality operational output.
Able to build strong relationships across functions and communicate clearly, supporting colleagues through change and adopting new ways of working.Job Offer

A 6-12 month fixed‑term contract with the opportunity to shape and lead a newly centralised People Operations function during a pivotal transformation.
A salary of £60,000 for the duration of the fixed‑term contract.
The chance to introduce new technologies, automation, and AI‑enabled efficiencies to modernise People Operations.
A dynamic, fast‑moving environment where your work directly improves operational efficiency, compliance, and scalability.
Strong cross‑functional exposure and collaboration with senior leaders, Finance, IT, and HR teams, offering excellent professional development and visibility.If this sounds like something of interest to you - please apply today

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