Head of HR Operations

Head of HR Operations
Based north of Huntingdon
5 days a week on-site
Maternity Cover for 10 months (as a minimum)
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Are you an experienced HR operations leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional HR services, driving continuous improvement and leading high-performing teams?
 
This organisation is seeking a Head of HR Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across HR administration, recruitment, payroll, pensions, learning and development, compliance and HR systems. Reporting to the Director of HR, this is a key leadership role within the HR Senior Leadership Team, helping to shape and deliver the Trust's people strategy.
 
About the Role:
 
You will lead the HR Operations function, ensuring efficient, compliant and customer-focused HR services across the Trust. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll drive process improvements, embed best practice, enhance data reporting and maximise the use of HR technology and automation.
 
Key responsibilities include:
 

• Leading and developing teams across recruitment, learning and development, payroll, pensions and HR administration.
• Driving HR operational excellence, consistency and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring HR policies and procedures remain compliant with employment legislation and best practice.
• Using HR data and insights to support effective decision-making.
• Managing external HR service providers and monitoring service delivery.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the People Strategy.
• Coaching and developing managers and members of the HR team.

 
About You
 
We're looking for an experienced HR professional who can combine strategic thinking with operational delivery.
 
You will have:
 

• Significant experience leading HR operations or HR administration functions within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR governance and compliance.
• Experience improving HR systems, processes and workflows.
• A track record of leading and developing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent senior HR experience.

 
Experience within public sector would be advantageous.
 
Why Join them?
 
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, people-focused organisation where you can make a significant impact across a large and diverse organisation. You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team committed to delivering excellent outcomes for employees.
 
To find out more, please contact Caroline Batchelor at Pure Resourcing Solutions for a confidential discussion.