HR Operations Manager - 9 M FTC

Position: HR Operations Manager - 9 M FTC +
Reference: 4796093

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London Salary: c80-90k plus bens (per annum)
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Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Energy, Utilities & Mining / HR Generalist Company:
Hays Consultant:
Jacqui Browne Hays office:
London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone:
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Jacqui.

BrowneHR Operations Manager - 80-90k plus bens
- Immediate start
- London Hybrid Senior HR Operations Manager (International)
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior HR Operations Manager to join a dynamic, internationally focused organisation during a period of significant transformation and growth.

This is a senior individual contributor role (no direct reports initially), requiring a broad and deep understanding of HR operations across multiple geographies. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening global HR practices, while ensuring operational excellence at a local level.

Key Responsibilities HR Operations Leadership Provide global oversight of HR operations, establishing and embedding best practice frameworks and guidelines

Partner with regional HR Business Partners to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency

Lead the review, development, and documentation of global and local HR policies and processesUK HR Management End-to-end ownership of payroll and benefits for a UK employee population (~40 employees)
Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including management of P11D reporting and director tax-related obligations

Drive continuous improvement of payroll and benefits delivery, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Global Mobility & Secondments Manage and oversee a complex global mobility framework, including secondee HR management

Liaise with external advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and smooth employee experience

Change & Transformation Support a period of organisational change, including:
Integration of approximately 40 employees from an international (Japan-based) team into a unified structure

Potential establishment of a US employing entity

Lead process mapping and operational enhancements across HR functions

Contribute to a planned global benefits review project (target completion April 2027)
Additional Scope Provide support to additional small payroll operations (including potential short-term oversight of international payrolls)
Manage external vendors and advisors across payroll, tax, and benefits

Candidate Profile Proven experience in senior HR operations roles with a broad, hands-on remit

Strong international HR exposure (experience covering UK, US, Japan highly desirable, but broader global experience equally valued)
Deep understanding of payroll, benefits administration, and compliance requirements

Experience managing or supporting global mobility and secondee populations

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex, evolving environments

Highly self-sufficient, organised, and capable of managing competing priorities with minimal oversight

Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across geographies If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4796093 - Jacqui Browne