HR Systems, Data & Operations Manager

We are seeking a HR Systems, Data & Operations Manager for our customer who is investing in sustainable systems and process evolution for their business and people performance.

Client Details

Our customer is a high growth private equity-backed business with plans to grow and evolve over the next years.

Description

This is a newly created role, reporting into the Head of HR, with responsibility for leading HR systems, data integrity and operational delivery across the organisation.

The position will act as the backbone of the People function, ensuring that HR systems are optimised, data is accurate and insightful, and operational processes run efficiently and compliantly.

While the role has a broad HR operations remit, the clear priority is HR systems, data and analytics - this is the critical area of focus and where the successful candidate will add the most value.

You will play a key role in shaping how people data is captured, analysed and used to inform business decision-making, while also leading system improvements and future HR technology projects.

HR Systems & Data (core focus)

• Act as system owner for the HRIS, driving optimisation, upgrades and enhancements
• Ensure high levels of data accuracy, integrity and governance (GDPR compliant)
• Develop and deliver meaningful people analytics, dashboards and reporting
• Improve the organisation's ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making
• Lead on future HR systems roadmap, including potential system selection and implementation

HR Operations

• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle processes (onboarding to offboarding)
• Drive consistency, efficiency and continuous improvement across HR processes
• Maintain policies, procedures and HR documentation

Payroll & Benefits Oversight

• Manage relationships with outsourced payroll providers, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Partner closely with Finance on payroll reconciliation and reporting
• Oversee benefits administration, including pensions and healthcare

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with HR, Finance and leadership teams to align data, systems and reporting
• Provide operational HR support and guidance to managers
• Contribute to wider transformation and people projects

This role is offered on a remote-first basis in the North West, as the candidate will be required to connect with the office on a fortnightly basis.

Profile

We are looking for a strong HR operations professional with a clear specialism in HR systems, data and analytics, combined with a genuine interest in building efficient, well-run HR processes.

You will bring:

• Proven experience owning and optimising HR systems (HRIS), acting as a true system owner rather than just a user
• Strong capability in people data, reporting and analytics, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to translate data into meaningful insight
• Experience ensuring data accuracy, governance and GDPR compliance, with a detail-oriented and methodical approach
• Confidence working with outsourced payroll providers, with an understanding of payroll processes, controls and stakeholder management
• A track record of improving systems, processes and ways of working within HR operations

Alongside your systems and data expertise, you will also have a clear appreciation for high-quality HR operations and service delivery. This could come from direct ownership or a strong interest in shaping how HR processes are designed and delivered. You are likely to:

• Take pride in creating structured, efficient and scalable HR processes
• Have experience across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, contracts, offboarding, policy management)
• Enjoy bringing consistency, clarity and continuous improvement to HR operations
• Be motivated by building a "best in class" operational backbone that enables a broader people strategy

You will be comfortable operating in an evolving environment where not everything is fully defined, bringing a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, with the ability to build credibility across HR, Finance and the wider business.

Experience within a multi-site or operational environment would be advantageous, as would familiarity with HR systems implementation or transformation projects.

Job Offer

This role pays up to 75,000 per annum (dependant on experience), inclusive of a performance related bonus and a suite of benefits.