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JOB SUMMARY

The HR Operations Leader – UK & Ireland provides strategic and operational HR leadership across multiple business areas and sites for the UK & Ireland. Acting as guardian of the UK & Ireland HR Operations, covering 1250+ employees spread across 15 entities and 32 locations, ensuring all businesses have the ability to operate effectively, compliantly and legally. You will manage local HR Leads through both solid and dotted line reporting, supporting the execution of HR plans and solutions. Partnering with senior management, you’ll drive employee engagement, oversee employment relations, and ensure legal compliance. This is a dynamic opportunity to lead HR initiatives and contribute to the success of the business.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• CIPD Qualified (level 5 min)
• Degree in Human Resources or business management subject.

TRAVEL & WORK ARRANGEMENTS/REQUIREMENTS

Hybrid working with flexibility to travel to other UK & Ireland sites (less than 25% travel)

• Collaborate with business and HR management teams to execute business priorities.
• Lead and manage the UK & Ireland HR team, focusing on HR Operations such as Governance, people management, wellbeing, training, and local HR process support.
• Advise and support leadership on employment legislation, absence management, grievances, redundancies, remuneration, training, and company policy.
• Oversee the entire employee lifecycle processes & Procedures, including recruitment, onboarding, employee changes, benefits administration, and offboarding.
• Ensure UK & Ireland compliance with internal policies, legislative updates, and company practices.
• Manage annual processes, including compensation and performance reviews, benefits renewals, rewards, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Implement workforce planning, employee engagement initiatives, and support integration for new acquisitions.
• Coordinate HR training needs, manage apprenticeships, support corporate initiatives, and participate in ad hoc projects.